US Bridges

Pa 115(LR 45049) over Tobyhanna Creek

Fair

Monroe County, Pennsylvania · 0.8 Mi.S.Blakeslee Corner · Structure no. 000000000026759

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
119 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,426
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 115(LR 45049) over Tobyhanna Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 115(LR 45049) over Tobyhanna Creek in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 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 9,426 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,192 by 2032. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 115(LR 45049)
CrossesTobyhanna Creek
Location0.8 Mi.S.Blakeslee Corner
RouteState Highway 115
CountyMonroe County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.08271, -75.58364
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,426 (2024)
Projected traffic14,192 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Pa 115(LR 45049) over Tobyhanna Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 115(LR 45049) over Tobyhanna 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 115(LR 45049) over Tobyhanna Creek carry?

About 9,426 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pa 115(LR 45049) over Tobyhanna Creek?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 115(LR 45049) over Tobyhanna Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.