How long does a street light last?
Typical lifespan
12–25 yr
A luminaire on a pole lighting a road, now overwhelmingly LED.
LED heads are rated for 100,000 hours or so.
How that compares
Street light against things of a similar time.
Street light 12–25 yr
Giant panda 15–30 yr
American bison 15–25 yr
Bald eagle 15–38 yr
Spotted hyena 12–25 yr
Cow 15–25 yr
Red kangaroo 12–25 yr
American black bear 18–30 yr
What that means over time
| Period | How many you would buy |
|---|---|
| Per year | 0.05 replacements |
| Over 10 years | 1 of them |
| Over a 30-year mortgage | 1.5 of them |
Lifespans are medians under ordinary use, not guarantees. Maintenance, how hard it is used, and build quality move individual examples a long way in both directions — which is why the range above is as wide as it is.
More about a street light
- How much does a street light weigh? 6–32 kg
- How much does a street light cost? 200–1,500 $
- Street light vs Traffic light Side by side
Common questions
- How long does a street light last?
- A street light lasts 12–25 yr. LED heads are rated for 100,000 hours or so.
Related pages
- How much does a street light weigh? 6–32 kg
- How much does a street light cost? 200–1,500 $
- How long does a utility pole last? 25–60 yr
- Street light vs Traffic light Side by side
Sources
- Typical range compiled from manufacturer specifications — At One Place