US Bridges

SR 0590 TR 590 over Lackawaxen River

Fair

Pike County, Pennsylvania · Lackawaxen Twp JCT SR1014 · Structure no. 000000000029926

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
464 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,065
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0590 TR 590 over Lackawaxen River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0590 TR 590 over Lackawaxen River in Pike County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 61 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,065 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,161 by 2032. The structure is 464 ft (141.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0590 TR 590
CrossesLackawaxen River
LocationLackawaxen Twp JCT SR1014
RouteState Highway 590
CountyPike County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.48658, -74.99159
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating102 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length464 ft (141.4 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,065 (2023)
Projected traffic1,161 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0590 TR 590 over Lackawaxen River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is SR 0590 TR 590 over Lackawaxen River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0590 TR 590 over Lackawaxen River carry?

About 1,065 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 0590 TR 590 over Lackawaxen River?

The structure is 464 ft (141.4 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0590 TR 590 over Lackawaxen River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.