US Bridges

Lamor Road over Lackawannock Creek

Good

Mercer County, Pennsylvania · Jefferson Township · Structure no. 000000000053936

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
393
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lamor Road over Lackawannock Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lamor Road over Lackawannock Creek in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 393 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 476 by 2037. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLamor Road
CrossesLackawannock Creek
LocationJefferson Township
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.24596, -80.3015
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic393 (2023)
Projected traffic476 by 2037
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lamor Road over Lackawannock Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lamor Road over Lackawannock 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Lamor Road over Lackawannock Creek carry?

About 393 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Lamor Road over Lackawannock Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Lamor Road over Lackawannock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).