Morse Avenue over Lackawanna River
FairLackawanna County, Pennsylvania · 100 Ft West of SR 171 · Structure no. 000000000043460
- Built
- 1916
- 109 years old, rebuilt 2011
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 54 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 170
- 2012 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Morse Avenue over Lackawanna River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Morse Avenue over Lackawanna River in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1916 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 109 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2032. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Morse Avenue over Lackawanna River built?
It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.
What condition is Morse Avenue 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 Morse Avenue over Lackawanna River carry?
About 170 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Morse Avenue over Lackawanna River?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Morse Avenue over Lackawanna River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.