Sanderson Avenue over Lackawanna River
FairLackawanna County, Pennsylvania · 550 Ft NE of Market ST · Structure no. 000000000020909
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 119 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,575
- 2012 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sanderson Avenue over Lackawanna River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sanderson Avenue over Lackawanna River in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 5,575 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,100 by 2032. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Sanderson Avenue over Lackawanna River built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sanderson Avenue 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 2022.
How much traffic does Sanderson Avenue over Lackawanna River carry?
About 5,575 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Sanderson Avenue over Lackawanna River?
The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns Sanderson Avenue over Lackawanna River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.