US Bridges

SR 0524 TR 524 over Kennedy Creek

Good

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania · N Abngtn Tp .2M E SR 4007 · Structure no. 000000000053522

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,003
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0524 TR 524 over Kennedy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0524 TR 524 over Kennedy 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 1,003 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,310 by 2036. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0524 TR 524
CrossesKennedy Creek
LocationN Abngtn Tp .2M E SR 4007
RouteState Highway 524
CountyLackawanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.55479, -75.66028
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,003 (2023)
Projected traffic1,310 by 2036
Trucks7%
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 0524 TR 524 over Kennedy Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 0524 TR 524 over Kennedy 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 0524 TR 524 over Kennedy Creek carry?

About 1,003 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 0524 TR 524 over Kennedy Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0524 TR 524 over Kennedy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.