US Bridges

SR 4035 Oxbow Road over East Lackawanna River

Poor

Wayne County, Pennsylvania · Preston Twp 1.3M N TR 370 · Structure no. 000000000035804

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
198
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4035 Oxbow Road over East Lackawanna River is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 4035 Oxbow Road over East Lackawanna River in Wayne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960, 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 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 198 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2032. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4035 Oxbow Road
CrossesEast Lackawanna River
LocationPreston Twp 1.3M N TR 370
RouteState Highway 0
CountyWayne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.82977, -75.45827
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 inspectionJuly 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic198 (2024)
Projected traffic210 by 2032
Trucks8%
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$187,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4035 Oxbow Road over East Lackawanna River built?

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

What condition is SR 4035 Oxbow Road over East Lackawanna 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 4035 Oxbow Road over East Lackawanna River carry?

About 198 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 4035 Oxbow Road over East Lackawanna River?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4035 Oxbow Road over East Lackawanna River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.