US Bridges

Pa 191(LR45051) over Mountain Run Creek

Poor

Monroe County, Pennsylvania · 2.2 Mi.S.Of Stroudsburg · Structure no. 000000000026762

Built
1916
109 years old, rebuilt 1942
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,717
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 191(LR45051) over Mountain Run Creek is a masonry culvert carrying Pa 191(LR45051) over Mountain Run Creek in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1916 and reconstructed in 1942, so it is 109 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 4,717 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,509 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 191(LR45051)
CrossesMountain Run Creek
Location2.2 Mi.S.Of Stroudsburg
RouteState Highway 191
CountyMonroe County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.95407, -75.19651
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Culvert2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; extensive scour has occurred
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,717 (2024)
Projected traffic5,509 by 2032
Trucks4%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 191(LR45051) over Mountain Run Creek built?

It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1942.

What condition is Pa 191(LR45051) over Mountain Run Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 191(LR45051) over Mountain Run Creek carry?

About 4,717 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pa 191(LR45051) over Mountain Run Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns Pa 191(LR45051) over Mountain Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.