US Bridges

Pa 447(LR 324) over Goose Pond Run

Good

Monroe County, Pennsylvania · Canadensis · Structure no. 000000000068317

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,782
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 447(LR 324) over Goose Pond Run is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Pa 447(LR 324) over Goose Pond Run in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,782 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,057 by 2032. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesPa 447(LR 324)
CrossesGoose Pond Run
LocationCanadensis
RouteState Highway 447
Coordinates41.18897, -75.25062
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,782 (2024)
Projected traffic2,057 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 447(LR 324) over Goose Pond Run 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 Pa 447(LR 324) over Goose Pond Run carry?

About 1,782 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 447(LR 324) over Goose Pond Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.