US Bridges

Pa 447(LR 458) over Leavitts Branch

Fair

Monroe County, Pennsylvania · .5 M.N.Of Canadensis · Structure no. 000000000026859

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,130
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 447(LR 458) over Leavitts Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Pa 447(LR 458) over Leavitts Branch in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 1,130 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,662 by 2032. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 447(LR 458)
CrossesLeavitts Branch
Location.5 M.N.Of Canadensis
RouteState Highway 447
CountyMonroe County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.19751, -75.25708
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,130 (2024)
Projected traffic1,662 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 458) over Leavitts Branch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 447(LR 458) over Leavitts Branch 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 447(LR 458) over Leavitts Branch carry?

About 1,130 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Pa 447(LR 458) over Leavitts Branch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 447(LR 458) over Leavitts Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.