US Bridges

SR 2040 Skyline DR over West Br Lackawanna River

Fair

Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania · Uniondle Bo 1283W TR 171 · Structure no. 000000000032542

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
207 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
942
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2040 Skyline DR over West Br Lackawanna River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 2040 Skyline DR over West Br Lackawanna River in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2010, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 942 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,166 by 2032. The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 2040 Skyline DR
CrossesWest Br Lackawanna River
LocationUniondle Bo 1283W TR 171
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.71521, -75.48971
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length207 ft (63.1 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic942 (2024)
Projected traffic1,166 by 2032
Trucks7%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2040 Skyline DR over West Br Lackawanna River built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is SR 2040 Skyline DR over West Br Lackawanna River 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 2040 Skyline DR over West Br Lackawanna River carry?

About 942 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 2040 Skyline DR over West Br Lackawanna River?

The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2040 Skyline DR over West Br Lackawanna River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.