US Bridges

SR 0370 TR 370 over East Br Lackawanna River

Poor

Wayne County, Pennsylvania · Preston Twp .1M E CO Line · Structure no. 000000000035514

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
775
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0370 TR 370 over East Br Lackawanna River is a concrete slab carrying SR 0370 TR 370 over East Br Lackawanna River in Wayne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 775 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 995 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0370 TR 370
CrossesEast Br Lackawanna River
LocationPreston Twp .1M E CO Line
RouteState Highway 370
CountyWayne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.8039, -75.46916
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic775 (2024)
Projected traffic995 by 2032
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 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 0370 TR 370 over East Br Lackawanna River built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0370 TR 370 over East 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 0370 TR 370 over East Br Lackawanna River carry?

About 775 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SR 0370 TR 370 over East Br Lackawanna River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0370 TR 370 over East Br Lackawanna River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.