US Bridges

SR 1016 Bridge ST over Lackawanna River

Fair

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania · Blakely&jessup Boro Line · Structure no. 000000000020689

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
126 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,335
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1016 Bridge ST over Lackawanna River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 1016 Bridge ST over Lackawanna River in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 11,335 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,564 by 2032. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1016 Bridge ST
CrossesLackawanna River
LocationBlakely&jessup Boro Line
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLackawanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.48144, -75.56916
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,335 (2024)
Projected traffic12,564 by 2032
Trucks2%
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$404,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1016 Bridge ST over Lackawanna River built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1016 Bridge 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 SR 1016 Bridge ST over Lackawanna River carry?

About 11,335 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 1016 Bridge ST over Lackawanna River?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1016 Bridge ST over Lackawanna River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.