River Street over Lackawanna River
PoorLackawanna County, Pennsylvania · Jessup Boro 50FT E Wint · Structure no. 000000000020939
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 84 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
River Street over Lackawanna River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying River Street over Lackawanna River in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 125 by 2040. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 River Street over Lackawanna River built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is River Street over Lackawanna River 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 River Street over Lackawanna River carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is River Street over Lackawanna River?
The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns River Street over Lackawanna River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.