US Bridges

US 209(LR 164 Alt) over SR 2010(LR 45009)

Fair

Monroe County, Pennsylvania · US209 over Hickory Valley · Structure no. 000000000026798

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,912
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 209(LR 164 Alt) over SR 2010(LR 45009) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 209(LR 164 Alt) over SR 2010(LR 45009) 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 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 21,912 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,795 by 2032. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 209(LR 164 Alt)
CrossesSR 2010(LR 45009)
LocationUS209 over Hickory Valley
RouteU.S. Route 209
CountyMonroe County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.97001, -75.25819
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.3 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,912 (2024)
Projected traffic28,795 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$431,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 209(LR 164 Alt) over SR 2010(LR 45009) built?

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

What condition is US 209(LR 164 Alt) over SR 2010(LR 45009) 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 209(LR 164 Alt) over SR 2010(LR 45009) carry?

About 21,912 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 209(LR 164 Alt) over SR 2010(LR 45009)?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns US 209(LR 164 Alt) over SR 2010(LR 45009)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.