SR 0247 TR 247 over D&h Railroad (abandoned)
PoorPosted for loadSusquehanna County, Pennsylvania · Forest City 983 E TR 171 · Structure no. 000000000032292
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,658
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 0247 TR 247 over D&h Railroad (abandoned) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0247 TR 247 over D&h Railroad (abandoned) in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 2,658 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,288 by 2032. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 0247 TR 247 over D&h Railroad (abandoned) built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 0247 TR 247 over D&h Railroad (abandoned) 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does SR 0247 TR 247 over D&h Railroad (abandoned) carry?
About 2,658 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is SR 0247 TR 247 over D&h Railroad (abandoned)?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns SR 0247 TR 247 over D&h Railroad (abandoned)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Railroad.