US 209 & Pa 33NB over Appenzell Creek
PoorMonroe County, Pennsylvania · .5M.N.OF Snydersville Ex. · Structure no. 000000000026794
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 1978
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 179 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,808
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 209 & Pa 33NB over Appenzell Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 209 & Pa 33NB over Appenzell Creek in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1978, 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 21,808 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,654 by 2032. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 & Pa 33NB over Appenzell Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.
What condition is US 209 & Pa 33NB over Appenzell 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does US 209 & Pa 33NB over Appenzell Creek carry?
About 21,808 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is US 209 & Pa 33NB over Appenzell Creek?
The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns US 209 & Pa 33NB over Appenzell Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.