US Bridges

T303 Plank RD West over Lehigh River

PoorPosted for load

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania · Clifton .5 MI E SR 2013 · Structure no. 000000000020852

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
126 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T303 Plank RD West over Lehigh River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T303 Plank RD West over Lehigh River in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2036. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesT303 Plank RD West
CrossesLehigh River
LocationClifton .5 MI E SR 2013
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLackawanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.22503, -75.54063
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating24 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2019)
Projected traffic60 by 2036
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$388,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T303 Plank RD West over Lehigh River built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is T303 Plank RD West over Lehigh River 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does T303 Plank RD West over Lehigh River carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is T303 Plank RD West over Lehigh River?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns T303 Plank RD West over Lehigh River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.