US Bridges

Olive Street over Lackawanna River

Fair

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania · 800 SW of Providence RD · Structure no. 000000000020903

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,200
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Olive Street over Lackawanna River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Olive Street over Lackawanna River in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 68 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 8,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,500 by 2032. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOlive Street
CrossesLackawanna River
Location800 SW of Providence RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.41593, -75.66352
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,200 (2012)
Projected traffic10,500 by 2032
Trucks5%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$184,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Olive Street over Lackawanna River built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Olive Street over Lackawanna River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Olive Street over Lackawanna River carry?

About 8,200 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Olive Street over Lackawanna River?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Olive Street over Lackawanna River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.