US Bridges

SR 1003 over Lackawaxen River

Fair

Pike County, Pennsylvania · Lackawaxen Twp Int TR 590 · Structure no. 000000000029941

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
311 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
690
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1003 over Lackawaxen River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1003 over Lackawaxen River in Pike County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 65 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 690 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 959 by 2032. The structure is 311 ft (94.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1003
CrossesLackawaxen River
LocationLackawaxen Twp Int TR 590
RouteState Highway 0
CountyPike County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.47536, -75.03579
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length311 ft (94.8 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic690 (2024)
Projected traffic959 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$657,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1003 over Lackawaxen River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is SR 1003 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 1003 over Lackawaxen River carry?

About 690 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 1003 over Lackawaxen River?

The structure is 311 ft (94.8 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1003 over Lackawaxen River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.