US Bridges

Delaware ST over Lackawanna River

Good

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania · Jerm Boro 50 Ft SE Maple · Structure no. 000000000020930

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Delaware ST over Lackawanna River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Delaware ST over Lackawanna River in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 325 by 2035. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesDelaware ST
CrossesLackawanna River
LocationJerm Boro 50 Ft SE Maple
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.52577, -75.54689
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2018)
Projected traffic325 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$662,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Delaware ST over Lackawanna River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Delaware ST over Lackawanna River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Delaware ST over Lackawanna River carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Delaware ST over Lackawanna River?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Delaware ST over Lackawanna River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.