US Bridges

T434 Marcy Hill RD over Tunkhannock Creek

Poor

Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania · 2 Miles S.W. of Lenox · Structure no. 000000000032718

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T434 Marcy Hill RD over Tunkhannock Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T434 Marcy Hill RD over Tunkhannock Creek in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 55 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2031. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT434 Marcy Hill RD
CrossesTunkhannock Creek
Location2 Miles S.W. of Lenox
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.68569, -75.69536
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2011)
Projected traffic150 by 2031
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$361,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T434 Marcy Hill RD over Tunkhannock Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is T434 Marcy Hill RD over Tunkhannock Creek 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 T434 Marcy Hill RD over Tunkhannock Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is T434 Marcy Hill RD over Tunkhannock Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns T434 Marcy Hill RD over Tunkhannock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.