US Bridges

Pa 191 (lr 169) over Brodhead Ck Monroe CO Ra

Fair

Monroe County, Pennsylvania · @ Jct. With Pa. 447 · Structure no. 000000000026768

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
331 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 Monroe CO Ra is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 191 (lr 169) over Brodhead Ck Monroe CO Ra 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 331 ft (100.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 191 (lr 169)
CrossesBrodhead Ck Monroe CO Ra
Location@ Jct. With Pa. 447
RouteState Highway 191
CountyMonroe County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.03711, -75.20986
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length331 ft (100.9 m)
Longest span154 ft (46.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$308,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 191 (lr 169) over Brodhead Ck Monroe CO Ra built?

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

What condition is Pa 191 (lr 169) over Brodhead Ck Monroe CO Ra 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 191 (lr 169) over Brodhead Ck Monroe CO Ra 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 Monroe CO Ra?

The structure is 331 ft (100.9 m) long with a longest span of 154 ft (46.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 191 (lr 169) over Brodhead Ck Monroe CO Ra?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.