US Bridges

Stills Meadow over S. Branch Tunk CR

Good

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania · 825 NW 107 Interchange · Structure no. 000000000067419

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stills Meadow over S. Branch Tunk CR is a concrete culvert carrying Stills Meadow over S. Branch Tunk CR in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2038. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesStills Meadow
CrossesS. Branch Tunk CR
Location825 NW 107 Interchange
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLackawanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.58362, -75.64
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2020)
Projected traffic50 by 2038
Trucks—
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stills Meadow over S. Branch Tunk CR built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stills Meadow over S. Branch Tunk 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Stills Meadow over S. Branch Tunk CR carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Stills Meadow over S. Branch Tunk CR?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Stills Meadow over S. Branch Tunk CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.