US Bridges

T-309 Fourth ST over Lehigh River

Good

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania · Clifton 1/4 MI N of SR507 · Structure no. 000000000068731

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-309 Fourth ST over Lehigh River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying T-309 Fourth ST over Lehigh River in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 325 by 2036. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT-309 Fourth ST
CrossesLehigh River
LocationClifton 1/4 MI N of SR507
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.24861, -75.45979
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2019)
Projected traffic325 by 2036
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 T-309 Fourth ST over Lehigh River built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-309 Fourth ST over Lehigh River 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does T-309 Fourth ST over Lehigh River carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is T-309 Fourth ST over Lehigh River?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns T-309 Fourth ST over Lehigh River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.