US Bridges

SR 4023 over Trib W Br Lackawax River

Fair

Wayne County, Pennsylvania · Mt Pleasnt Tp 1M N SR4025 · Structure no. 000000000035784

Built
1922
103 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
244
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4023 over Trib W Br Lackawax River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 4023 over Trib W Br Lackawax River in Wayne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 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 244 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 338 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 4023
CrossesTrib W Br Lackawax River
LocationMt Pleasnt Tp 1M N SR4025
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.69841, -75.42659
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
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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic244 (2024)
Projected traffic338 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$245,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4023 over Trib W Br Lackawax River built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4023 over Trib W Br Lackawax 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 4023 over Trib W Br Lackawax River carry?

About 244 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 4023 over Trib W Br Lackawax River?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4023 over Trib W Br Lackawax River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.