T-346 Lehigh RD over East Br. Roaring Brook
PoorPosted for loadLackawanna County, Pennsylvania · Covington 50 SE SR 2009 · Structure no. 000000000020859
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-346 Lehigh RD over East Br. Roaring Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying T-346 Lehigh RD over East Br. Roaring Brook in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, younger 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2031. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 33 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T-346 Lehigh RD over East Br. Roaring Brook built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is T-346 Lehigh RD over East Br. 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does T-346 Lehigh RD over East Br. Roaring Brook carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is T-346 Lehigh RD over East Br. Roaring Brook?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns T-346 Lehigh RD over East Br. Roaring Brook?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.