US Bridges

Pa Route 239 over Susquehanna River

Fair

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · 1/2 MI South of Boro · Structure no. 000000000024450

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
880 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa Route 239 over Susquehanna River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa Route 239 over Susquehanna River in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2032. The structure is 880 ft (268.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesPa Route 239
CrossesSusquehanna River
Location1/2 MI South of Boro
RouteState Highway 239
CountyLuzerne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.1458, -76.1464
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length880 ft (268.2 m)
Longest span195 ft (59.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2012)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$19.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa Route 239 over Susquehanna River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa Route 239 over Susquehanna River 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Pa Route 239 over Susquehanna River carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pa Route 239 over Susquehanna River?

The structure is 880 ft (268.2 m) long with a longest span of 195 ft (59.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Pa Route 239 over Susquehanna River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.