US Bridges

SR 0438 over Br of S Br Tnkhannock CR

Good

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania · Scott Twp 0.1 M E SR 4003 · Structure no. 000000000045702

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,022
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0438 over Br of S Br Tnkhannock CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0438 over Br of S Br Tnkhannock CR in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 1,022 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 983 by 2032. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 0438
CrossesBr of S Br Tnkhannock CR
LocationScott Twp 0.1 M E SR 4003
RouteState Highway 438
Coordinates41.57607, -75.65782
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,022 (2024)
Projected traffic983 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 0438 over Br of S Br Tnkhannock CR built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0438 over Br of S Br Tnkhannock 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 0438 over Br of S Br Tnkhannock CR carry?

About 1,022 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 0438 over Br of S Br Tnkhannock CR?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0438 over Br of S Br Tnkhannock CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.