US Bridges

SR 0437 TR 437 over Reading Blumnt&northern

Fair

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Fairview Twp .1M E TR 309 · Structure no. 000000000023944

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,274
2023 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

SR 0437 TR 437 over Reading Blumnt&northern is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0437 TR 437 over Reading Blumnt&northern in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 98 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,274 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,126 by 2032. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0437 TR 437
CrossesReading Blumnt&northern
LocationFairview Twp .1M E TR 309
RouteState Highway 437
CountyLuzerne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.1746, -75.8799
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,274 (2023)
Projected traffic4,126 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0437 TR 437 over Reading Blumnt&northern built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is SR 0437 TR 437 over Reading Blumnt&northern in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2022.

How much traffic does SR 0437 TR 437 over Reading Blumnt&northern carry?

About 3,274 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 0437 TR 437 over Reading Blumnt&northern?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0437 TR 437 over Reading Blumnt&northern?

It is owned by the Railroad.