S. Washington Ave. over Roaring Brook
PoorPosted for loadLackawanna County, Pennsylvania · 50 Ft North of Birch ST · Structure no. 000000000020911
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 78 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9,761
- 2014 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
S. Washington Ave. over Roaring Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying S. Washington Ave. over Roaring Brook in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 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 9,761 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,910 by 2034. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 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 | 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S. Washington Ave. over Roaring Brook built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is S. Washington Ave. over Roaring Brook 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 November 2022.
How much traffic does S. Washington Ave. over Roaring Brook carry?
About 9,761 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is S. Washington Ave. over Roaring Brook?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.
Who owns S. Washington Ave. over Roaring Brook?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.