US Bridges

SR3019 Lonesme RD over Branch Lackawanna River

Good

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania · Old Forge Boro .4M N TR11 · Structure no. 000000000020781

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,838
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR3019 Lonesme RD over Branch Lackawanna River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR3019 Lonesme RD over Branch Lackawanna River in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 84 years old, older 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 5,838 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,812 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR3019 Lonesme RD
CrossesBranch Lackawanna River
LocationOld Forge Boro .4M N TR11
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.35476, -75.74145
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating88 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,838 (2024)
Projected traffic13,812 by 2032
Trucks2%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$268,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR3019 Lonesme RD over Branch Lackawanna River built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is SR3019 Lonesme RD over Branch Lackawanna River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR3019 Lonesme RD over Branch Lackawanna River carry?

About 5,838 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR3019 Lonesme RD over Branch Lackawanna River?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR3019 Lonesme RD over Branch Lackawanna River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.