Mary Street over Leggetts Creek
PoorPosted for loadLackawanna County, Pennsylvania · 500 East of W Market ST · Structure no. 000000000020898
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 2012 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mary Street over Leggetts Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mary 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 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2032. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 33 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| 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 Mary Street over Leggetts Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mary 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Mary Street over Leggetts Creek carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Mary Street over Leggetts Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Mary Street over Leggetts Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.