US Bridges

Pa 115 over Pohopoco Creek

Fair

Monroe County, Pennsylvania · Village of Effort · Structure no. 000000000026751

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
75 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,391
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 115 over Pohopoco Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Pa 115 over Pohopoco Creek in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 91 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 6 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 11,391 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,707 by 2032. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 115
CrossesPohopoco Creek
LocationVillage of Effort
RouteState Highway 115
CountyMonroe County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.93827, -75.4348
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,391 (2023)
Projected traffic17,707 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$116,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 115 over Pohopoco Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is Pa 115 over Pohopoco Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 115 over Pohopoco Creek carry?

About 11,391 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pa 115 over Pohopoco Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 115 over Pohopoco Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.