Wells Street over Leggetts Creek
PoorLackawanna County, Pennsylvania · 100 NW of Hollister Ave · Structure no. 000000000020891
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,285
- 2012 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wells Street over Leggetts Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wells Street over Leggetts Creek 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 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 1,285 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2032. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 34 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wells Street over Leggetts Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wells Street over Leggetts Creek 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 November 2022.
How much traffic does Wells Street over Leggetts Creek carry?
About 1,285 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Wells Street over Leggetts Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Wells Street over Leggetts Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.