Poplar Street over Lackawanna River
PoorPosted for loadLackawanna County, Pennsylvania · 600 SE of 7th Avenue · Structure no. 000000000020906
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 106 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,740
- 2012 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Poplar Street over Lackawanna River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Poplar Street over Lackawanna River in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 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 1,740 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2032. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 32 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Poplar Street over Lackawanna River built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Poplar Street over Lackawanna River 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Poplar Street over Lackawanna River carry?
About 1,740 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Poplar Street over Lackawanna River?
The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Poplar Street over Lackawanna River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.