Webster Avenue over Stafford Meadow Brook
PoorPosted for loadLackawanna County, Pennsylvania · 100 Ft NE of E. Elm St. · Structure no. 000000000020916
- Built
- 1885
- 140 years old, rebuilt 1947
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 2012 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Webster Avenue over Stafford Meadow Brook is a masonry arch - deck carrying Webster Avenue over Stafford Meadow Brook in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1885 and reconstructed in 1947, so it is 140 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 other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 39 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 | 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Webster Avenue over Stafford Meadow Brook built?
It was built in 1885, making it 140 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1947.
What condition is Webster Avenue over Stafford Meadow 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Webster Avenue over Stafford Meadow Brook carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Webster Avenue over Stafford Meadow Brook?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Webster Avenue over Stafford Meadow Brook?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.