US Bridges

SR 3023 Cedar Ave over Roaring Brook

Poor

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania · Scranton .2 M S SR 3025 · Structure no. 000000000020786

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,290
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3023 Cedar Ave over Roaring Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 3023 Cedar Ave over Roaring Brook in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 4,290 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,662 by 2032. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 3023 Cedar Ave
CrossesRoaring Brook
LocationScranton .2 M S SR 3025
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.40308, -75.66391
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.5 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,290 (2024)
Projected traffic5,662 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$354,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3023 Cedar Ave over Roaring Brook built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3023 Cedar Ave over Roaring Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3023 Cedar Ave over Roaring Brook carry?

About 4,290 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 3023 Cedar Ave over Roaring Brook?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3023 Cedar Ave over Roaring Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.