US Bridges

Eynon Street over Norfolk Southern RR

Fair

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania · At Meridian ST Intersect · Structure no. 000000000020889

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,800
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eynon Street over Norfolk Southern RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Eynon Street over Norfolk Southern RR in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 10,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,800 by 2032. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEynon Street
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
LocationAt Meridian ST Intersect
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.40147, -75.67723
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,800 (2012)
Projected traffic13,800 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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$102,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Eynon Street over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eynon Street over Norfolk Southern RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2022.

How much traffic does Eynon Street over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 10,800 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Eynon Street over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Eynon Street over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.