US Bridges

SR 0374 TR 374 over W Br Lackawanna River

Poor

Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania · Herrick Twp .4M E SR 2023 · Structure no. 000000000032336

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
421
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0374 TR 374 over W Br Lackawanna River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0374 TR 374 over W Br Lackawanna River in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1958, 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 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.

It carries about 421 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 752 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 0374 TR 374
CrossesW Br Lackawanna River
LocationHerrick Twp .4M E SR 2023
RouteState Highway 374
Coordinates41.74158, -75.48733
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic421 (2023)
Projected traffic752 by 2032
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$194,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0374 TR 374 over W Br Lackawanna River built?

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

What condition is SR 0374 TR 374 over W Br Lackawanna River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 0374 TR 374 over W Br Lackawanna River carry?

About 421 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 0374 TR 374 over W Br Lackawanna River?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0374 TR 374 over W Br Lackawanna River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.