Broadway Street over Lackawanna River
PoorPosted for loadLackawanna County, Pennsylvania · 200 West of S Wyoming ST · Structure no. 000000000020907
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 110 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,700
- 2012 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Broadway Street over Lackawanna River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Broadway Street over Lackawanna River in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 10,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,700 by 2032. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 64 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Broadway Street over Lackawanna River built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Broadway 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 2022.
How much traffic does Broadway Street over Lackawanna River carry?
About 10,700 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Broadway Street over Lackawanna River?
The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.
Who owns Broadway Street over Lackawanna River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.