US Bridges

East Market Street over Lackawanna River

Good

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania · 650 SE of Main Avenue · Structure no. 000000000043141

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
115 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,404
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Market Street over Lackawanna River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying East Market Street over Lackawanna River in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 8,404 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,760 by 2031. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesEast Market Street
CrossesLackawanna River
Location650 SE of Main Avenue
RouteCity Street 0EM0R
Coordinates41.43736, -75.65456
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,404 (2011)
Projected traffic10,760 by 2031
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Market Street over Lackawanna River built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Market 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does East Market Street over Lackawanna River carry?

About 8,404 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is East Market Street over Lackawanna River?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns East Market Street over Lackawanna River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.