Spring Street over Racket Brook
PoorPosted for loadLackawanna County, Pennsylvania · South of Bus. Rte. 6 · Structure no. 000000000020882
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Steel
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 70
- 2012 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Spring Street over Racket Brook is a steel channel beam carrying Spring Street over Racket Brook in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2022. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Spring Street over Racket Brook built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Spring Street over Racket Brook 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Spring Street over Racket Brook carry?
About 70 vehicles per day (2012 count).
How long is Spring Street over Racket Brook?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Spring Street over Racket Brook?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.