US Bridges

Community Drive over Lucky Run

Fair

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania · 1/2 MI SW of Division ST · Structure no. 000000000057552

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Community Drive over Lucky Run is a concrete culvert carrying Community Drive over Lucky Run in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCommunity Drive
CrossesLucky Run
Location1/2 MI SW of Division ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLackawanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.42081, -75.71894
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Community Drive over Lucky Run built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Community Drive over Lucky Run 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Community Drive over Lucky Run carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Community Drive over Lucky Run?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Community Drive over Lucky Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.