US Bridges

SR 0524 TR 524 over Kennedy Creek

Good

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania · N Abington Tp .5M E TR407 · Structure no. 000000000020644

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
577
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0524 TR 524 over Kennedy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0524 TR 524 over Kennedy Creek in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 86 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 577 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 801 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0524 TR 524
CrossesKennedy Creek
LocationN Abington Tp .5M E TR407
RouteState Highway 524
CountyLackawanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.56534, -75.70009
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating106 US tons
Inventory rating81 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic577 (2024)
Projected traffic801 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$162,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0524 TR 524 over Kennedy Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is SR 0524 TR 524 over Kennedy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0524 TR 524 over Kennedy Creek carry?

About 577 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 0524 TR 524 over Kennedy Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0524 TR 524 over Kennedy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.