US Bridges

6th Avenue over Lackawanna River

PoorClosed to traffic

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania · West of Main Street · Structure no. 000000000020883

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

6th Avenue over Lackawanna River is a steel arch - deck carrying 6th Avenue over Lackawanna River 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 0 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: closed to all traffic.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries6th Avenue
CrossesLackawanna River
LocationWest of Main Street
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLackawanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.57218, -75.50357
Functional classUrban Local

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
Superstructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 6th Avenue over Lackawanna River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is 6th Avenue 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does 6th Avenue over Lackawanna River carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is 6th Avenue over Lackawanna River?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns 6th Avenue over Lackawanna River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.