US Bridges

T347 (freytown Rd) over East Br. Roaring Brook

Good

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania · .8 Miles S.E. of S.R.2009 · Structure no. 000000000045247

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T347 (freytown Rd) over East Br. Roaring Brook is a concrete arch - deck carrying T347 (freytown Rd) over East Br. Roaring 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 88 by 2036. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesT347 (freytown Rd)
CrossesEast Br. Roaring Brook
Location.8 Miles S.E. of S.R.2009
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLackawanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.30406, -75.46764
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2016)
Projected traffic88 by 2036
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 T347 (freytown Rd) over East Br. Roaring Brook built?

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

What condition is T347 (freytown Rd) over East Br. Roaring 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does T347 (freytown Rd) over East Br. Roaring Brook carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is T347 (freytown Rd) over East Br. Roaring Brook?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns T347 (freytown Rd) over East Br. Roaring Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.