US 209(LR 164 Alt) over Lake Creek
PoorMonroe County, Pennsylvania · Sciota · Structure no. 000000000026791
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10,779
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 209(LR 164 Alt) over Lake Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 209(LR 164 Alt) over Lake Creek in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 10,779 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,047 by 2032. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Alt) over Lake Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 209(LR 164 Alt) over Lake Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does US 209(LR 164 Alt) over Lake Creek carry?
About 10,779 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is US 209(LR 164 Alt) over Lake Creek?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.
Who owns US 209(LR 164 Alt) over Lake Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.