W. LACKAWANNA AVE.
Carrying W. LACKAWANNA AVE. over NSRR / DLRR
500 FT NW OF 7TH AVE., Lackawanna, Pennsylvania
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: W. LACKAWANNA AVE.
The W. LACKAWANNA AVE. bridge in Lackawanna, Pennsylvania carries W. LACKAWANNA AVE. over NSRR / DLRR. It was built in 1972, making it 54 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 38.7 meters (127 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 10,700 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Pennsylvania bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 3/9, superstructure at 3/9, substructure at 3/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 18.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How W. LACKAWANNA AVE. compares
Live comparison across Pennsylvania.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1972
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 38.7 m (127 ft)
- Deck Width
- 19.1 m (63 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 10,700 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000020895
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in poor condition (3/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates poor at 3/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates poor at 3/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
How to read this record
W. LACKAWANNA AVE. is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare W. LACKAWANNA AVE. against other structures in Lackawanna and across Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for W. LACKAWANNA AVE.?
W. LACKAWANNA AVE. in Lackawanna, Pennsylvania has a deck rating of 3/9, superstructure rating of 3/9, and substructure rating of 3/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is W. LACKAWANNA AVE. inspected?
W. LACKAWANNA AVE.'s responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 10,700 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. W. LACKAWANNA AVE. is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for W. LACKAWANNA AVE.?
W. LACKAWANNA AVE. has an NBI inventory load rating of 18.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining W. LACKAWANNA AVE.?
W. LACKAWANNA AVE. is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is W. LACKAWANNA AVE. and does age affect safety?
W. LACKAWANNA AVE. was built in 1972, making it 54 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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