US Bridges

SR 4032 over Summit Lake Creek

Fair

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania · S Abington Twp .1M W TR 6 · Structure no. 000000000020839

Built
1904
121 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
111 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,417
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4032 over Summit Lake Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 4032 over Summit Lake Creek in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1904 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 121 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 5,417 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,638 by 2032. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4032
CrossesSummit Lake Creek
LocationS Abington Twp .1M W TR 6
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLackawanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.47377, -75.68516
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck12 ft (3.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,417 (2024)
Projected traffic6,638 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$300,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4032 over Summit Lake Creek built?

It was built in 1904, making it 121 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is SR 4032 over Summit Lake 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR 4032 over Summit Lake Creek carry?

About 5,417 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 4032 over Summit Lake Creek?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4032 over Summit Lake Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.