US Bridges

SR 0171 TR 171 over East Branch Lackawanna R

Good

Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania · Clifford Twp 1 M S SR2040 · Structure no. 000000000032268

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
246 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,632
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0171 TR 171 over East Branch Lackawanna R is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0171 TR 171 over East Branch Lackawanna R in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 67 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,632 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,452 by 2032. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR 0171 TR 171
CrossesEast Branch Lackawanna R
LocationClifford Twp 1 M S SR2040
RouteState Highway 171
Coordinates41.70394, -75.48378
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length246 ft (75 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,632 (2023)
Projected traffic2,452 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 SR 0171 TR 171 over East Branch Lackawanna R built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is SR 0171 TR 171 over East Branch Lackawanna R 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 0171 TR 171 over East Branch Lackawanna R carry?

About 1,632 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 0171 TR 171 over East Branch Lackawanna R?

The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0171 TR 171 over East Branch Lackawanna R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.