Water Street over Susq Riv / Luz & Susq RR
PoorClosed to trafficLuzerne County, Pennsylvania · Pittston / West Pittston · Structure no. 000000000024453
- Built
- 1914
- 111 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 1,016 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,665
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Water Street over Susq Riv / Luz & Susq RR is a steel truss - thru carrying Water Street over Susq Riv / Luz & Susq RR in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1914 and reconstructed in 1984, 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 2 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 8,665 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,400 by 2040. The structure is 1,016 ft (309.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Water Street over Susq Riv / Luz & Susq RR built?
It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is Water Street over Susq Riv / Luz & Susq RR 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Water Street over Susq Riv / Luz & Susq RR carry?
About 8,665 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Water Street over Susq Riv / Luz & Susq RR?
The structure is 1,016 ft (309.7 m) long with a longest span of 202 ft (61.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Water Street over Susq Riv / Luz & Susq RR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.