T-718 Main Street over Roaring Brook
PoorPosted for loadLackawanna County, Pennsylvania · Elmhurst 300 S of SR435 · Structure no. 000000000020863
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 76 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-718 Main Street over Roaring Brook is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying T-718 Main Street over Roaring Brook in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 105 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 other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2037. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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-718 Main Street over Roaring Brook built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is T-718 Main Street over 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-718 Main Street over Roaring Brook carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is T-718 Main Street over Roaring Brook?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns T-718 Main Street over Roaring Brook?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.