US Bridges

SR 0690 TR 690 over Bear Brook

Fair

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania · Moscow Boro .2 M E SR2005 · Structure no. 000000000020663

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,434
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0690 TR 690 over Bear Brook is a concrete slab carrying SR 0690 TR 690 over Bear Brook in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,434 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,396 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0690 TR 690
CrossesBear Brook
LocationMoscow Boro .2 M E SR2005
RouteState Highway 690
CountyLackawanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.33856, -75.51236
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 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$183,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0690 TR 690 over Bear Brook built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

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

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

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

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

How long is SR 0690 TR 690 over Bear Brook?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0690 TR 690 over Bear Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.