US Bridges

SR 0247 over South Br Tunkhannock Crk

Good

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania · Scott Twp 243 N TR 438 · Structure no. 000000000045708

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,857
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0247 over South Br Tunkhannock Crk is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0247 over South Br Tunkhannock Crk 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 2,857 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,883 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 0247
CrossesSouth Br Tunkhannock Crk
LocationScott Twp 243 N TR 438
RouteState Highway 247
Coordinates41.53472, -75.60951
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,857 (2023)
Projected traffic6,883 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 0247 over South Br Tunkhannock Crk built?

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

What condition is SR 0247 over South Br Tunkhannock Crk 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 0247 over South Br Tunkhannock Crk carry?

About 2,857 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 0247 over South Br Tunkhannock Crk?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0247 over South Br Tunkhannock Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.