US Bridges

SR 0690 TR 690 over Roaring Brook

Poor

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania · Moscow Boro .2M E SR 2005 · Structure no. 000000000020662

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,434
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0690 TR 690 over Roaring Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0690 TR 690 over Roaring Brook in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,434 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,396 by 2032. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0690 TR 690
CrossesRoaring Brook
LocationMoscow Boro .2M E SR 2005
RouteState Highway 690
CountyLackawanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.33771, -75.51396
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,434 (2024)
Projected traffic3,396 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$230,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0690 TR 690 over Roaring Brook built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0690 TR 690 over Roaring Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 0690 TR 690 over Roaring Brook carry?

About 2,434 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 0690 TR 690 over Roaring Brook?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0690 TR 690 over Roaring Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.