Lackawanna County Bridge Report Card
Lackawanna County scores 53 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
Lackawanna County has 361 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 54 rated poor and 20 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 15.0% is above the 12.1% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 198,154 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Lackawanna County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 53/100 (F). The county has 361 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 54 in poor condition and 20 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 198,154 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 15.0% | 29.9 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 6.2% of measured traffic | 4.6 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 5.5% | 11.1 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 52 years vs 48 nationally | 1.7 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 3,212,965 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 15.0% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 12.1% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 5.5% |
| Average Bridge Age | 52 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 198,154 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Lackawanna County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elm Street over Lackawanna River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 11,900 | 1958 |
| SR 0435 Tr 435 over Van Brunt Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 6,398 | 1940 |
| SR 3023 Cedar AVE over Roaring Brook | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 4,290 | 1958 |
| Mary Street over Leggetts Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,000 | 1979 |
| Wells Street over Leggetts Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,285 | 1979 |
| Webster Avenue over Stafford Meadow Brook | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,200 | 1885 |
| SR 2004 Reservr RD over White Oak Run | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 520 | 1940 |
| SR 4008 over Ackerly Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 248 | 1952 |
| River Street over Lackawanna River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 100 | 1970 |
| T-346 Lehigh RD over East Br. Roaring Brook | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 100 | 1971 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.