US Bridges

US 209 & Pa 33 over Mcmichael Creek

Good

Monroe County, Pennsylvania · S.End of Snydersvil Ramps · Structure no. 000000000026793

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
48,952
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 209 & Pa 33 over Mcmichael Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 209 & Pa 33 over Mcmichael Creek in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2011, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 48,952 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,548 by 2032. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 209 & Pa 33
CrossesMcmichael Creek
LocationS.End of Snydersvil Ramps
RouteU.S. Route 209
Coordinates40.94545, -75.2922
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,952 (2024)
Projected traffic56,548 by 2032
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$446,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 209 & Pa 33 over Mcmichael Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is US 209 & Pa 33 over Mcmichael Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does US 209 & Pa 33 over Mcmichael Creek carry?

About 48,952 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 209 & Pa 33 over Mcmichael Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns US 209 & Pa 33 over Mcmichael Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.