US Bridges

E. Mtn. Rd. (T609) over E. Br. Lackawanna River

Fair

Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania · Union Dale .3 MI E of 171 · Structure no. 000000000032714

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. Mtn. Rd. (T609) over E. Br. Lackawanna River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E. Mtn. Rd. (T609) over E. Br. Lackawanna River in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 105 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2031. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesE. Mtn. Rd. (T609)
CrossesE. Br. Lackawanna River
LocationUnion Dale .3 MI E of 171
RouteCity Street 0
CountySusquehanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.71886, -75.47991
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2011)
Projected traffic150 by 2031
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$227,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E. Mtn. Rd. (T609) over E. Br. Lackawanna River built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is E. Mtn. Rd. (T609) over E. 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does E. Mtn. Rd. (T609) over E. Br. Lackawanna River carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is E. Mtn. Rd. (T609) over E. Br. Lackawanna River?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns E. Mtn. Rd. (T609) over E. Br. Lackawanna River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.