US Bridges

T-474/ROWLANDS Rd. over So Br Tunkhannock Creek

Poor

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania · Bent. Twp 200 Ft So TR438 · Structure no. 000000000020850

Built
1895
130 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-474/ROWLANDS Rd. over So Br Tunkhannock Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-474/ROWLANDS Rd. over So Br Tunkhannock Creek in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1895 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 130 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 53 by 2035. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesT-474/ROWLANDS Rd.
CrossesSo Br Tunkhannock Creek
LocationBent. Twp 200 Ft So TR438
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLackawanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.58109, -75.69444
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2018)
Projected traffic53 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$373,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-474/ROWLANDS Rd. over So Br Tunkhannock Creek built?

It was built in 1895, making it 130 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is T-474/ROWLANDS Rd. over So Br Tunkhannock Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does T-474/ROWLANDS Rd. over So Br Tunkhannock Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is T-474/ROWLANDS Rd. over So Br Tunkhannock Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns T-474/ROWLANDS Rd. over So Br Tunkhannock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.