Brown Street over Lackawaxen River
FairWayne County, Pennsylvania · Brown Street Honesdale · Structure no. 000000000035885
- Built
- 1944
- 81 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 147 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,245
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Brown Street over Lackawaxen River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Brown Street over Lackawaxen River in Wayne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1944 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 81 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 3,245 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,500 by 2018. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Brown Street over Lackawaxen River built?
It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is Brown Street over Lackawaxen 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Brown Street over Lackawaxen River carry?
About 3,245 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Brown Street over Lackawaxen River?
The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Brown Street over Lackawaxen River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.