US Bridges

Pa 191(LR 169) over Brodhead Ck.Old Channel

Fair

Monroe County, Pennsylvania · At Pinebrook Park · Structure no. 000000000026767

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,364
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 191(LR 169) over Brodhead Ck.Old Channel is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 191(LR 169) over Brodhead Ck.Old Channel in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1958, 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 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 6,364 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,381 by 2032. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 191(LR 169)
CrossesBrodhead Ck.Old Channel
LocationAt Pinebrook Park
RouteState Highway 191
CountyMonroe County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.03469, -75.2108
Functional classUrban 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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,364 (2024)
Projected traffic9,381 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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(LR 169) over Brodhead Ck.Old Channel built?

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

What condition is Pa 191(LR 169) over Brodhead Ck.Old Channel 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 191(LR 169) over Brodhead Ck.Old Channel carry?

About 6,364 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pa 191(LR 169) over Brodhead Ck.Old Channel?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m).

Who owns Pa 191(LR 169) over Brodhead Ck.Old Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.