US Bridges

Remington Avenue over Stafford Meadow Brook

Good

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania · Between Elm and Brook ST · Structure no. 000000000057553

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Remington Avenue over Stafford Meadow Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Remington Avenue over Stafford Meadow Brook in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRemington Avenue
CrossesStafford Meadow Brook
LocationBetween Elm and Brook ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.39584, -75.67483
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Remington Avenue over Stafford Meadow Brook built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Remington Avenue over Stafford Meadow Brook 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Remington Avenue over Stafford Meadow Brook carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Remington Avenue over Stafford Meadow Brook?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Remington Avenue over Stafford Meadow Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.