US Bridges

Pa 447(LR 324) over Stony Run

Fair

Monroe County, Pennsylvania · 4 Mi.S. of Canadensis · Structure no. 000000000026855

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,604
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 447(LR 324) over Stony Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Pa 447(LR 324) over Stony Run in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 5 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 2,604 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,151 by 2032. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 447(LR 324)
CrossesStony Run
Location4 Mi.S. of Canadensis
RouteState Highway 447
CountyMonroe County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.12793, -75.23078
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,604 (2024)
Projected traffic3,151 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 447(LR 324) over Stony Run built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 447(LR 324) over Stony Run 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 447(LR 324) over Stony Run carry?

About 2,604 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pa 447(LR 324) over Stony Run?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 447(LR 324) over Stony Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.