US Bridges

US 209(LR 164) over Trib. Pohopoco Creek

Fair

Monroe County, Pennsylvania · 2 Mi.E.Of Kresgeville · Structure no. 000000000026787

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,609
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 209(LR 164) over Trib. Pohopoco Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 209(LR 164) over Trib. Pohopoco Creek in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger 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 9,609 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,730 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 209(LR 164)
CrossesTrib. Pohopoco Creek
Location2 Mi.E.Of Kresgeville
RouteU.S. Route 209
CountyMonroe County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.9108, -75.45974
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,609 (2023)
Projected traffic13,730 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$124,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 209(LR 164) over Trib. Pohopoco Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 209(LR 164) over Trib. 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does US 209(LR 164) over Trib. Pohopoco Creek carry?

About 9,609 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 209(LR 164) over Trib. Pohopoco Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 209(LR 164) over Trib. Pohopoco Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.