US Bridges

SR 0438 TR 438 over S Br Tunkhannock Creek

Good

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania · N Abington Tp 1.2M E TR 6 · Structure no. 000000000053283

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
678
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0438 TR 438 over S Br Tunkhannock Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying SR 0438 TR 438 over S Br Tunkhannock Creek in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 678 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 881 by 2035. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0438 TR 438
CrossesS Br Tunkhannock Creek
LocationN Abington Tp 1.2M E TR 6
RouteState Highway 438
CountyLackawanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.57033, -75.73981
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
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic678 (2024)
Projected traffic881 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 TR 438 over S Br Tunkhannock Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0438 TR 438 over S Br Tunkhannock Creek 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 0438 TR 438 over S Br Tunkhannock Creek carry?

About 678 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 0438 TR 438 over S Br Tunkhannock Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0438 TR 438 over S Br Tunkhannock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.