US Bridges

SR 0170 TR 170 over Lackawaxen River

Fair

Wayne County, Pennsylvania · Clinton Twp 200S SR 4005 · Structure no. 000000000035443

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
178 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
723
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0170 TR 170 over Lackawaxen River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0170 TR 170 over Lackawaxen River in Wayne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 66 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 5 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 723 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,220 by 2032. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0170 TR 170
CrossesLackawaxen River
LocationClinton Twp 200S SR 4005
RouteState Highway 170
CountyWayne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.6352, -75.34887
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length178 ft (54.3 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic723 (2024)
Projected traffic1,220 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$766,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0170 TR 170 over Lackawaxen River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is SR 0170 TR 170 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0170 TR 170 over Lackawaxen River carry?

About 723 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 0170 TR 170 over Lackawaxen River?

The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0170 TR 170 over Lackawaxen River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.