Albright Avenue over Lackawanna River
PoorLackawanna County, Pennsylvania · 200 Ft NE of Court Street · Structure no. 000000000020887
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 127 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,100
- 2012 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Albright Avenue over Lackawanna River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Albright Avenue over Lackawanna River in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 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.
It carries about 6,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2032. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 32 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. |
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Traffic and service
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Frequently asked questions
When was Albright Avenue over Lackawanna River built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Albright 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Albright Avenue over Lackawanna River carry?
About 6,100 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Albright Avenue over Lackawanna River?
The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Albright Avenue over Lackawanna River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.