N. WASHINGTON ST.
Carrying N. WASHINGTON ST. over LUZERNE & SUSQUEHANNA RR
100' NE OF E. CHESTNUT ST, Luzerne, Pennsylvania
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: N. WASHINGTON ST.
The N. WASHINGTON ST. bridge in Luzerne, Pennsylvania carries N. WASHINGTON ST. over LUZERNE & SUSQUEHANNA RR. It was built in 1929, making it 97 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 11.6 meters (38 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,000 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Pennsylvania bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 0/9, superstructure at 0/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in critical condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How N. WASHINGTON ST. 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 1929
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 11.6 m (38 ft)
- Deck Width
- 9.5 m (31 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,000 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000046161
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in critical condition (0/9), with severe deterioration requiring urgent attention.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates critical at 0/9, severe deterioration that needs urgent attention.
- • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
N. WASHINGTON ST. 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 N. WASHINGTON ST. against other structures in Luzerne 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 N. WASHINGTON ST.?
N. WASHINGTON ST. in Luzerne, Pennsylvania has a deck rating of 0/9, superstructure rating of 0/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is N. WASHINGTON ST. inspected?
N. WASHINGTON ST.'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 1,000 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. N. WASHINGTON ST. 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 N. WASHINGTON ST.?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for N. WASHINGTON ST..
Who is responsible for maintaining N. WASHINGTON ST.?
N. WASHINGTON ST. is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is N. WASHINGTON ST. and does age affect safety?
N. WASHINGTON ST. was built in 1929, making it 97 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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