Elm Street over Lackawanna River
PoorPosted for loadLackawanna County, Pennsylvania · 500 NW of S Washington · Structure no. 000000000020888
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 135 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,900
- 2012 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elm Street over Lackawanna River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Elm Street over Lackawanna River in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 2 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 11,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,200 by 2032. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 46 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 | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Elm Street over Lackawanna River built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Elm Street 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Elm Street over Lackawanna River carry?
About 11,900 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Elm Street over Lackawanna River?
The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Elm Street over Lackawanna River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.