US Bridges

TR 447 Panther RD over Wallenpaupack Creek

PoorPosted for load

Pike County, Pennsylvania · Greene Twp Wyne Cty Line · Structure no. 000000000029907

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,490
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 447 Panther RD over Wallenpaupack Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 447 Panther RD over Wallenpaupack Creek in Pike County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,490 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,335 by 2032. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTR 447 Panther RD
CrossesWallenpaupack Creek
LocationGreene Twp Wyne Cty Line
RouteState Highway 447
Coordinates41.3063, -75.31708
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,490 (2024)
Projected traffic2,335 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$160,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 447 Panther RD over Wallenpaupack Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 447 Panther RD over Wallenpaupack Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does TR 447 Panther RD over Wallenpaupack Creek carry?

About 1,490 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is TR 447 Panther RD over Wallenpaupack Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns TR 447 Panther RD over Wallenpaupack Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.