US Bridges

SR 1039 over Lacka CO Rail Authority

Good

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania · Carbondale Twp .3M S BUS6 · Structure no. 000000000020703

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
336 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,990
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1039 over Lacka CO Rail Authority is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1039 over Lacka CO Rail Authority in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 7,990 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,833 by 2032. The structure is 336 ft (102.4 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesSR 1039
CrossesLacka CO Rail Authority
LocationCarbondale Twp .3M S BUS6
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.54948, -75.52475
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length336 ft (102.4 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,990 (2024)
Projected traffic9,833 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1039 over Lacka CO Rail Authority built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1039 over Lacka CO Rail Authority 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 1039 over Lacka CO Rail Authority carry?

About 7,990 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 1039 over Lacka CO Rail Authority?

The structure is 336 ft (102.4 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1039 over Lacka CO Rail Authority?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.