Bear Swamp RD T472 over Lackawaxen River
PoorWayne County, Pennsylvania · T472 0.1 MI South of US 6 · Structure no. 000000000035881
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 99 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 165
- 1998 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bear Swamp RD T472 over Lackawaxen River is a concrete tee beam carrying Bear Swamp RD T472 over Lackawaxen River in Wayne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 165 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 224 by 2029. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bear Swamp RD T472 over Lackawaxen River built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bear Swamp RD T472 over 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Bear Swamp RD T472 over Lackawaxen River carry?
About 165 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Bear Swamp RD T472 over Lackawaxen River?
The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Bear Swamp RD T472 over Lackawaxen River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.