US Bridges

SR1008 Chestnut ST over Lackawanna River

Fair

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania · Mayfield Bo 353E SR 1023 · Structure no. 000000000020673

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
622
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1008 Chestnut ST over Lackawanna River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR1008 Chestnut ST over Lackawanna River in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 62 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 5 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 622 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 969 by 2032. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR1008 Chestnut ST
CrossesLackawanna River
LocationMayfield Bo 353E SR 1023
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.54214, -75.53631
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic622 (2023)
Projected traffic969 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$459,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1008 Chestnut ST over Lackawanna River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is SR1008 Chestnut ST over Lackawanna River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR1008 Chestnut ST over Lackawanna River carry?

About 622 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR1008 Chestnut ST over Lackawanna River?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns SR1008 Chestnut ST over Lackawanna River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.