US Bridges

SR 3017 over Lackawanna River

Fair

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania · Old Forge B JCT SR 3019 · Structure no. 000000000020780

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
159 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,279
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3017 over Lackawanna River is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying SR 3017 over Lackawanna River in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 66 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 5,279 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,474 by 2032. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3017
CrossesLackawanna River
LocationOld Forge B JCT SR 3019
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLackawanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.35853, -75.74408
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span155 ft (47.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,279 (2024)
Projected traffic6,474 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3017 over Lackawanna River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is SR 3017 over Lackawanna River 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 3017 over Lackawanna River carry?

About 5,279 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 3017 over Lackawanna River?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3017 over Lackawanna River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.