US Bridges

SR 0170 TR 170 over West Br Lackawaxen River

Poor

Wayne County, Pennsylvania · Mt Pleas Twp 2 M N TR 247 · Structure no. 000000000035448

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
56 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
144
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0170 TR 170 over West Br Lackawaxen River is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 0170 TR 170 over West Br Lackawaxen River in Wayne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 144 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 269 by 2032. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 0170 TR 170
CrossesWest Br Lackawaxen River
LocationMt Pleas Twp 2 M N TR 247
RouteState Highway 170
Coordinates41.69469, -75.39785
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic144 (2024)
Projected traffic269 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$433,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0170 TR 170 over West Br Lackawaxen River built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0170 TR 170 over West Br Lackawaxen River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

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

About 144 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 0170 TR 170 over West Br Lackawaxen River?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0170 TR 170 over West Br Lackawaxen River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.