Poplar Street over Lackawanna River
FairLackawanna County, Pennsylvania · 100 SE of Washington Ave · Structure no. 000000000020936
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 63 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,216
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Poplar Street over Lackawanna River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Poplar Street over Lackawanna River in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 4,216 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,144 by 2036. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 43 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 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Poplar Street over Lackawanna River built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Poplar Street 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Poplar Street over Lackawanna River carry?
About 4,216 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Poplar Street over Lackawanna River?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Poplar Street over Lackawanna River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.