Stephenson Street over Lackawanna River
PoorPosted for loadLuzerne County, Pennsylvania · 1500 Ft NW of SR 2031 · Structure no. 000000000024469
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 250 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2012 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Stephenson Street over Lackawanna River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Stephenson Street over Lackawanna River in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2032. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Stephenson Street over Lackawanna River built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Stephenson Street over Lackawanna 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 October 2022.
How much traffic does Stephenson Street over Lackawanna River carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Stephenson Street over Lackawanna River?
The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Stephenson Street over Lackawanna River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.