US Bridges

Pa 191(LR 45051) over Cherry Creek

Fair

Monroe County, Pennsylvania · 1.8MI.S.OF Stroudsburg · Structure no. 000000000026763

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,717
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 191(LR 45051) over Cherry Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 191(LR 45051) over Cherry Creek in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 67 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 4,717 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,509 by 2032. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesPa 191(LR 45051)
CrossesCherry Creek
Location1.8MI.S.OF Stroudsburg
RouteState Highway 191
Coordinates40.96234, -75.1961
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 191(LR 45051) over Cherry Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Pa 191(LR 45051) over Cherry 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Pa 191(LR 45051) over Cherry Creek carry?

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

How long is Pa 191(LR 45051) over Cherry Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 191(LR 45051) over Cherry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.