Broadway Street over Susquehanna River
PoorPosted for loadLuzerne County, Pennsylvania · At US 11/PA29 Intersect. · Structure no. 000000000024451
- Built
- 1914
- 111 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 1,922 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,300
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Broadway Street over Susquehanna River is a steel truss - thru carrying Broadway Street over Susquehanna River in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1914 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 111 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 9,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,160 by 2031. The structure is 1,922 ft (585.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Broadway Street over Susquehanna River built?
It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is Broadway Street over Susquehanna River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does Broadway Street over Susquehanna River carry?
About 9,300 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Broadway Street over Susquehanna River?
The structure is 1,922 ft (585.8 m) long with a longest span of 300 ft (91.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Broadway Street over Susquehanna River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.