US Bridges

SR 0170 TR 170 over Lackawaxen River

Good

Wayne County, Pennsylvania · Clinton Twp .1 M S SR4004 · Structure no. 000000000041273

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
146 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
645
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0170 TR 170 over Lackawaxen River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0170 TR 170 over Lackawaxen River in Wayne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 645 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 742 by 2032. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesSR 0170 TR 170
CrossesLackawaxen River
LocationClinton Twp .1 M S SR4004
RouteState Highway 170
Coordinates41.6458, -75.36127
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic645 (2024)
Projected traffic742 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0170 TR 170 over Lackawaxen River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0170 TR 170 over Lackawaxen River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 0170 TR 170 over Lackawaxen River carry?

About 645 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 0170 TR 170 over Lackawaxen River?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0170 TR 170 over Lackawaxen River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.