Pa 191 over Buck Hill Creek
FairMonroe County, Pennsylvania · 3 Mi.S.Of Pike Co.Line · Structure no. 000000000026780
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 390
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pa 191 over Buck Hill Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Pa 191 over Buck Hill Creek in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 6 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 390 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,097 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pa 191 over Buck Hill Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pa 191 over Buck Hill 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Pa 191 over Buck Hill Creek carry?
About 390 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Pa 191 over Buck Hill Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Pa 191 over Buck Hill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.