US Bridges

T-592 (svecz Road) over E. Br. Lackawanna River

PoorPosted for load

Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania · 3 Mi. North of Uniondale · Structure no. 000000000032713

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2012 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-592 (svecz Road) over E. Br. Lackawanna River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-592 (svecz Road) over E. Br. Lackawanna River in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 125 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2031. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesT-592 (svecz Road)
CrossesE. Br. Lackawanna River
Location3 Mi. North of Uniondale
RouteCity Street 0
CountySusquehanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.7679, -75.474
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating5 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2012)
Projected traffic75 by 2031
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$241,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-592 (svecz Road) over E. Br. Lackawanna River built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is T-592 (svecz Road) over E. 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does T-592 (svecz Road) over E. Br. Lackawanna River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is T-592 (svecz Road) over E. Br. Lackawanna River?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns T-592 (svecz Road) over E. Br. Lackawanna River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.