US Bridges

SR 0247 TR 247 over West Br of Dyberry Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Pennsylvania · Mt Plsnt Twp .8 Mn TR 371 · Structure no. 000000000035503

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,204
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0247 TR 247 over West Br of Dyberry Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0247 TR 247 over West Br of Dyberry Creek in Wayne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 88 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 1,204 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,347 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0247 TR 247
CrossesWest Br of Dyberry Creek
LocationMt Plsnt Twp .8 Mn TR 371
RouteState Highway 247
CountyWayne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.74428, -75.34776
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,204 (2024)
Projected traffic1,347 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$338,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0247 TR 247 over West Br of Dyberry Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is SR 0247 TR 247 over West Br of Dyberry 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0247 TR 247 over West Br of Dyberry Creek carry?

About 1,204 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 0247 TR 247 over West Br of Dyberry Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0247 TR 247 over West Br of Dyberry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.