US Bridges

Memorial Links Rd. over West Br Lackawaxen River

Fair

Wayne County, Pennsylvania · 0.6 Miles NW of SR 170 · Structure no. 000000000046077

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2010 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Memorial Links Rd. over West Br Lackawaxen River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Memorial Links Rd. over West Br Lackawaxen River in Wayne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2030. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesMemorial Links Rd.
CrossesWest Br Lackawaxen River
Location0.6 Miles NW of SR 170
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWayne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.72679, -75.4213
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating101 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2010)
Projected traffic25 by 2030
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Memorial Links Rd. over West Br Lackawaxen River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Memorial Links Rd. over West Br 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Memorial Links Rd. over West Br Lackawaxen River carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Memorial Links Rd. over West Br Lackawaxen River?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Memorial Links Rd. over West Br Lackawaxen River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.