US Bridges

Lackawanna Avenue over Lack River / Del-Lack RR

Fair

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania · North Edge Steamtown Nhs · Structure no. 000000000046196

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
257 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,660
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lackawanna Avenue over Lack River / Del-Lack RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lackawanna Avenue over Lack River / Del-Lack RR in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 6 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 10,660 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,650 by 2032. The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLackawanna Avenue
CrossesLack River / Del-Lack RR
LocationNorth Edge Steamtown Nhs
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLackawanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.4111, -75.6714
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length257 ft (78.3 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,660 (2012)
Projected traffic13,650 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lackawanna Avenue over Lack River / Del-Lack RR built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lackawanna Avenue over Lack River / Del-Lack RR 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does Lackawanna Avenue over Lack River / Del-Lack RR carry?

About 10,660 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Lackawanna Avenue over Lack River / Del-Lack RR?

The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Lackawanna Avenue over Lack River / Del-Lack RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.