Church Street over Lackawaxen River
PoorPosted for loadWayne County, Pennsylvania · Church ST Hawley · Structure no. 000000000035883
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 191 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 850
- 1998 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Church Street over Lackawaxen River is a concrete tee beam carrying Church Street over Lackawaxen River in Wayne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 80 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,950 by 2038. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Church Street over Lackawaxen River built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is Church Street 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Church Street over Lackawaxen River carry?
About 850 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Church Street over Lackawaxen River?
The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Church Street over Lackawaxen River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.