US Bridges

Rockwell Avenue over Leggetts Creek

Good

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania · At William ST Intersect · Structure no. 000000000056636

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,230
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rockwell Avenue over Leggetts Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Rockwell Avenue over Leggetts Creek in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 1,230 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2037. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRockwell Avenue
CrossesLeggetts Creek
LocationAt William ST Intersect
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.44263, -75.65942
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,230 (2017)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rockwell Avenue over Leggetts Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rockwell Avenue over Leggetts Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does Rockwell Avenue over Leggetts Creek carry?

About 1,230 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rockwell Avenue over Leggetts Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Rockwell Avenue over Leggetts Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.