Hollow Avenue over Leggetts Creek
PoorPosted for loadLackawanna County, Pennsylvania · 500 Ft NE of W Market ST · Structure no. 000000000020892
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 49 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2013 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hollow Avenue over Leggetts Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Hollow Avenue over Leggetts Creek 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 3 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2033. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 27 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hollow Avenue over Leggetts Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hollow Avenue 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 Hollow Avenue over Leggetts Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2013 count).
How long is Hollow Avenue over Leggetts Creek?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Hollow Avenue over Leggetts Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.