US Bridges

SR 3015 over Lackawanna River

Poor

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania · Moosic-Old Forge Bo Line · Structure no. 000000000020775

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
148 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,870
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3015 over Lackawanna River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3015 over Lackawanna River in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 76 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 3 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 6,870 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,164 by 2032. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 3015
CrossesLackawanna River
LocationMoosic-Old Forge Bo Line
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.35691, -75.72813
Functional classUrban 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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,870 (2024)
Projected traffic8,164 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$732,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3015 over Lackawanna River built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is SR 3015 over 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3015 over Lackawanna River carry?

About 6,870 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 3015 over Lackawanna River?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3015 over Lackawanna River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.