Union Street over Lackawanna River
GoodLackawanna County, Pennsylvania · Old Forge 150 N Main ST · Structure no. 000000000020938
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 150 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,458
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Union Street over Lackawanna River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Union Street over Lackawanna River in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 65 years old, older 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 1,458 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,604 by 2038. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Union Street over Lackawanna River built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is Union Street 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 Union Street over Lackawanna River carry?
About 1,458 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Union Street over Lackawanna River?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Union Street over Lackawanna River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.