US Bridges

SR 0690 TR 690 over Potter Creek

Fair

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania · Madison Twp .1 M E I-84 · Structure no. 000000000020665

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,183
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0690 TR 690 over Potter Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 0690 TR 690 over Potter Creek in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 6 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 1,183 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,524 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0690 TR 690
CrossesPotter Creek
LocationMadison Twp .1 M E I-84
RouteState Highway 690
CountyLackawanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.37281, -75.44737
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: 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 rating58 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,183 (2024)
Projected traffic1,524 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$198,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0690 TR 690 over Potter Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0690 TR 690 over Potter Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 0690 TR 690 over Potter Creek carry?

About 1,183 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 0690 TR 690 over Potter Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns SR 0690 TR 690 over Potter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.