US Bridges

T-437 (college Rd) over South Br Tunkhannock CR

Good

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania · Laplume 500 West T-470 · Structure no. 000000000020873

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-437 (college Rd) over South Br Tunkhannock CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying T-437 (college Rd) over South Br Tunkhannock CR in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 225 by 2035. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesT-437 (college Rd)
CrossesSouth Br Tunkhannock CR
LocationLaplume 500 West T-470
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLackawanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.56102, -75.77211
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2018)
Projected traffic225 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$42,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-437 (college Rd) over South Br Tunkhannock CR built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-437 (college Rd) over South Br Tunkhannock CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does T-437 (college Rd) over South Br Tunkhannock CR carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is T-437 (college Rd) over South Br Tunkhannock CR?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns T-437 (college Rd) over South Br Tunkhannock CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.