Myrtle Street over Roaring Brook
PoorPosted for loadLackawanna County, Pennsylvania · At Richter St. Intersect. · Structure no. 000000000020917
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 106 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,300
- 2012 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Myrtle Street over Roaring Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Myrtle Street over Roaring Brook in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2032. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 34 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Myrtle Street over Roaring Brook built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Myrtle Street 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 Myrtle Street over Roaring Brook carry?
About 1,300 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Myrtle Street over Roaring Brook?
The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Myrtle Street over Roaring Brook?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.