US Bridges

T611 Hatchery Road over West Br Lackawaxen River

PoorPosted for load

Wayne County, Pennsylvania · 1 M S of Route 371 · Structure no. 000000000035859

Built
1905
120 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2013 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T611 Hatchery Road over West Br Lackawaxen River is a masonry arch - deck carrying T611 Hatchery Road over West Br Lackawaxen River in Wayne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1905, so it is 120 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2030. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesT611 Hatchery Road
CrossesWest Br Lackawaxen River
Location1 M S of Route 371
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWayne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.7257, -75.4412
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
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating3 US tons
Inventory rating2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2013)
Projected traffic40 by 2030
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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$329,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T611 Hatchery Road over West Br Lackawaxen River built?

It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025.

What condition is T611 Hatchery Road 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 2024.

How much traffic does T611 Hatchery Road over West Br Lackawaxen River carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is T611 Hatchery Road over West Br Lackawaxen River?

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

Who owns T611 Hatchery Road over West Br Lackawaxen River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.