US Bridges

Pa 191 (lr 171) over Monroe County Rail Auth.

Fair

Monroe County, Pennsylvania · Cresco · Structure no. 000000000026777

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
148 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,087
2024 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

Pa 191 (lr 171) over Monroe County Rail Auth. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 191 (lr 171) over Monroe County Rail Auth. in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 6,087 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,986 by 2032. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 191 (lr 171)
CrossesMonroe County Rail Auth.
LocationCresco
RouteState Highway 191
CountyMonroe County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.1546, -75.2834
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,087 (2024)
Projected traffic9,986 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$224,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 191 (lr 171) over Monroe County Rail Auth. built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 191 (lr 171) over Monroe County Rail Auth. 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 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 191 (lr 171) over Monroe County Rail Auth. carry?

About 6,087 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Pa 191 (lr 171) over Monroe County Rail Auth.?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 191 (lr 171) over Monroe County Rail Auth.?

It is owned by the Railroad.