Wayne County Bridge Report Card
Wayne County scores 26 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Wayne County, Pennsylvania
Wayne County has 257 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 73 rated poor and 59 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 28.4% is above the 12.1% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 46,707 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Wayne County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 26/100 (F). The county has 257 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 73 in poor condition and 59 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 46,707 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 28.4% | 40.0 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 13.4% of measured traffic | 10.1 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 23.0% | 20.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 58 years vs 48 nationally | 3.9 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 347,866 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 28.4% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 12.1% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 23.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 58 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 46,707 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Wayne County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SR 0247 Tr 247 over Lackawanna River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,658 | 1961 |
| SR 0652 Tr 652 over Trib To Delaware River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,425 | 1925 |
| SR 0191 Tr 191 over Little Equinunk Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,363 | 1932 |
| SR 3031 over Wangum Brook | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,187 | 1935 |
| Sr3018 Cortez RD over Trib To Middle Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 918 | 1958 |
| SR 0370 Tr 370 over East Br Lackawanna River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 775 | 1948 |
| SR 4025 over Little Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 562 | 1955 |
| Sr3018 Cortez RD over Branch Middle Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 480 | 1935 |
| SR 3018 over Mile Brook | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 471 | 1938 |
| Sr3020 Lke Quin RD over Inlet To Lake Quinn | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 468 | 1937 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.