T-304 Plank Road over Lehigh River
PoorLackawanna County, Pennsylvania · 3/4 MI SW of Coolbaugh RD · Structure no. 000000000020854
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 126 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-304 Plank Road over Lehigh River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-304 Plank Road 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.
It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2036. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T-304 Plank Road over Lehigh River built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is T-304 Plank Road 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 T-304 Plank Road over Lehigh River carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is T-304 Plank Road 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 18 ft wide.
Who owns T-304 Plank Road over Lehigh River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.