COLLEGE RD T437
Carrying COLLEGE RD T437 over ACKERLY CREEK
LA PL TWP 100 FT EA T470, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: COLLEGE RD T437
The COLLEGE RD T437 bridge in Lackawanna, Pennsylvania carries COLLEGE RD T437 over ACKERLY CREEK. It was built in 1904, making it 122 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 12.8 meters (42 feet) end to end. Average daily traffic is not reported for this structure. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show superstructure at 1/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in critical condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 18.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How COLLEGE RD T437 compares
Live comparison across Pennsylvania.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1904
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 12.8 m (42 ft)
- Deck Width
- 7.3 m (24 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Structure Number
- 000000000020872
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in critical condition (1/9), with severe deterioration requiring urgent attention.
- • At 4/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
How to read this record
COLLEGE RD T437 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare COLLEGE RD T437 against other structures in Lackawanna and across Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for COLLEGE RD T437?
COLLEGE RD T437 in Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, superstructure rating of 1/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is COLLEGE RD T437 inspected?
COLLEGE RD T437's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. COLLEGE RD T437 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for COLLEGE RD T437?
COLLEGE RD T437 has an NBI inventory load rating of 18.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining COLLEGE RD T437?
COLLEGE RD T437 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is COLLEGE RD T437 and does age affect safety?
COLLEGE RD T437 was built in 1904, making it 122 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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