US Bridges

College RD T437 over Ackerly Creek

Good

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania · LA Pl Twp 100 Ft Ea T470 · Structure no. 000000000070233

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
405
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

College RD T437 over Ackerly Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying College RD T437 over Ackerly Creek in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 405 vehicles a day, projected to reach 440 by 2043. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCollege RD T437
CrossesAckerly Creek
LocationLA Pl Twp 100 Ft Ea T470
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLackawanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.56104, -75.76969
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic405 (2023)
Projected traffic440 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

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 College RD T437 over Ackerly Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is College RD T437 over Ackerly 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 College RD T437 over Ackerly Creek carry?

About 405 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is College RD T437 over Ackerly Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns College RD T437 over Ackerly Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.