US Bridges

Washburn Street over Keyser Creek / Rbmn RR

Good

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania · 200 NW of S Sherman Ave · Structure no. 000000000020885

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
118 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,250
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washburn Street over Keyser Creek / Rbmn RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Washburn Street over Keyser Creek / Rbmn RR in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,950 by 2032. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWashburn Street
CrossesKeyser Creek / Rbmn RR
Location200 NW of S Sherman Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLackawanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.41789, -75.69655
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,250 (2012)
Projected traffic7,950 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Washburn Street over Keyser Creek / Rbmn RR built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Washburn Street over Keyser Creek / Rbmn RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2022.

How much traffic does Washburn Street over Keyser Creek / Rbmn RR carry?

About 6,250 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Washburn Street over Keyser Creek / Rbmn RR?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Washburn Street over Keyser Creek / Rbmn RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.