US Bridges

Pa 191 (lr 169) over Paradise Creek

Fair

Monroe County, Pennsylvania · @ Browns Hill Rd. · Structure no. 000000000026774

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
64 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,745
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 191 (lr 169) over Paradise Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Pa 191 (lr 169) over Paradise Creek in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 5,745 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,014 by 2032. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 191 (lr 169)
CrossesParadise Creek
Location@ Browns Hill Rd.
RouteState Highway 191
CountyMonroe County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.10068, -75.25048
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,745 (2023)
Projected traffic8,014 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 191 (lr 169) over Paradise Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 191 (lr 169) over Paradise 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 191 (lr 169) over Paradise Creek carry?

About 5,745 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pa 191 (lr 169) over Paradise Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 191 (lr 169) over Paradise Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.