US Bridges

SR 0296 TR 296 over Van Aucken Creek

Poor

Wayne County, Pennsylvania · Waymart Bo .1 M S SR 3030 · Structure no. 000000000035509

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,770
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0296 TR 296 over Van Aucken Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0296 TR 296 over Van Aucken Creek in Wayne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 3,770 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,409 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0296 TR 296
CrossesVan Aucken Creek
LocationWaymart Bo .1 M S SR 3030
RouteState Highway 296
CountyWayne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.58169, -75.40837
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,770 (2024)
Projected traffic4,409 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$151,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0296 TR 296 over Van Aucken Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0296 TR 296 over Van Aucken 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0296 TR 296 over Van Aucken Creek carry?

About 3,770 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 0296 TR 296 over Van Aucken Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0296 TR 296 over Van Aucken Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.