US 209(LR 164) over Pohopoco Creek
FairMonroe County, Pennsylvania · 1.4 Mi.E.Carbon Co.Line · Structure no. 000000000026784
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 68 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,284
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 209(LR 164) over Pohopoco Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 209(LR 164) over Pohopoco Creek in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 5,284 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,501 by 2032. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 US 209(LR 164) over Pohopoco Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 209(LR 164) over Pohopoco 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 November 2022.
How much traffic does US 209(LR 164) over Pohopoco Creek carry?
About 5,284 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is US 209(LR 164) over Pohopoco Creek?
The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US 209(LR 164) over Pohopoco Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.