US Bridges

SR 0407 TR 407 over E Br Tunkhannock Creek

Fair

Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania · Lenox Twp 300 S TR 374 · Structure no. 000000000032337

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
585
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0407 TR 407 over E Br Tunkhannock Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0407 TR 407 over E Br Tunkhannock Creek in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 585 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 852 by 2032. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR 0407 TR 407
CrossesE Br Tunkhannock Creek
LocationLenox Twp 300 S TR 374
RouteState Highway 407
Coordinates41.64669, -75.7033
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic585 (2024)
Projected traffic852 by 2032
Trucks5%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$211,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0407 TR 407 over E Br Tunkhannock Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0407 TR 407 over E Br Tunkhannock Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 0407 TR 407 over E Br Tunkhannock Creek carry?

About 585 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 0407 TR 407 over E Br Tunkhannock Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0407 TR 407 over E Br Tunkhannock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.