7th Avenue over Lackawanna River
PoorPosted for loadLackawanna County, Pennsylvania · West of Main Street · Structure no. 000000000020884
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 140
- 2002 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
7th Avenue over Lackawanna River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 7th Avenue over Lackawanna River in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 140 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2022. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 37 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 7th Avenue over Lackawanna River built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is 7th 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 7th Avenue over Lackawanna River carry?
About 140 vehicles per day (2002 count).
How long is 7th Avenue over Lackawanna River?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns 7th Avenue over Lackawanna River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.