US Bridges

Pa 191(LR45054) over Mcmichael Creek

Poor

Monroe County, Pennsylvania · Broad Street Stroudsburg · Structure no. 000000000026765

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
182 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,416
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 191(LR45054) over Mcmichael Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 191(LR45054) over Mcmichael Creek in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 70 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 4 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 10,416 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,254 by 2032. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPa 191(LR45054)
CrossesMcmichael Creek
LocationBroad Street Stroudsburg
RouteState Highway 191
Coordinates40.98555, -75.19044
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating77.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,416 (2024)
Projected traffic17,254 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$265,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 191(LR45054) over Mcmichael Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Pa 191(LR45054) over Mcmichael 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Pa 191(LR45054) over Mcmichael Creek carry?

About 10,416 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pa 191(LR45054) over Mcmichael Creek?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 191(LR45054) over Mcmichael Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.