US Bridges

T-504 (hopfer Rd.) over Elm Brook

Good

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania · Scott Twp 300 E. Pa 438 · Structure no. 000000000044446

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-504 (hopfer Rd.) over Elm Brook is a concrete arch - deck carrying T-504 (hopfer Rd.) over Elm Brook in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2035. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT-504 (hopfer Rd.)
CrossesElm Brook
LocationScott Twp 300 E. Pa 438
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.57448, -75.63838
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
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2018)
Projected traffic25 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-504 (hopfer Rd.) over Elm Brook built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-504 (hopfer Rd.) over Elm Brook 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-504 (hopfer Rd.) over Elm Brook carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is T-504 (hopfer Rd.) over Elm Brook?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns T-504 (hopfer Rd.) over Elm Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.