US Bridges

Pa 115 over Pohopoco Creek

Fair

Monroe County, Pennsylvania · 3.1 Mi.N.Broadheadsville · Structure no. 000000000026753

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,256
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 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 9,256 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,103 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 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
Location3.1 Mi.N.Broadheadsville
RouteState Highway 115
CountyMonroe County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.94719, -75.44289
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
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
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 rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,256 (2023)
Projected traffic13,103 by 2032
Trucks7%
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$137,000
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 2022.

How much traffic does Pa 115 over Pohopoco Creek carry?

About 9,256 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Pa 115 over Pohopoco Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 115 over Pohopoco Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.