North Main Avenue over Leggetts Creek
PoorLackawanna County, Pennsylvania · Near Johnson College · Structure no. 000000000020899
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10,771
- 2012 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
North Main Avenue over Leggetts Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying North Main Avenue over Leggetts Creek in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 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 10,771 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2032. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 49 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 North Main Avenue over Leggetts Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.
What condition is North Main 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does North Main Avenue over Leggetts Creek carry?
About 10,771 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is North Main Avenue over Leggetts Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns North Main Avenue over Leggetts Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.