US Bridges

Riverside Drive over Wildcat Creek

Good

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania · 1/4 Mile from Main Street · Structure no. 000000000057554

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riverside Drive over Wildcat Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Riverside Drive over Wildcat Creek 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 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRiverside Drive
CrossesWildcat Creek
Location1/4 Mile from Main Street
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.47677, -75.5893
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2020)
Projected traffic350 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 Riverside Drive over Wildcat Creek built?

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

What condition is Riverside Drive over Wildcat 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Riverside Drive over Wildcat Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Riverside Drive over Wildcat Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Riverside Drive over Wildcat Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.