US Bridges

S. Washington Ave. over Stafford Meadow Brook

Good

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania · 500 Ft N of Cherry ST · Structure no. 000000000020902

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S. Washington Ave. over Stafford Meadow Brook is a concrete culvert carrying S. Washington Ave. over Stafford Meadow Brook in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,000 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS. Washington Ave.
CrossesStafford Meadow Brook
Location500 Ft N of Cherry ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.39626, -75.67569
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2012)
Projected traffic13,000 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$166,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S. Washington Ave. over Stafford Meadow Brook built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is S. Washington Ave. over Stafford Meadow Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2022.

How much traffic does S. Washington Ave. over Stafford Meadow Brook carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is S. Washington Ave. over Stafford Meadow Brook?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns S. Washington Ave. over Stafford Meadow Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.