US Bridges

US 209(LR164 Alt.) over SR2012(US 209 Business)

Fair

Monroe County, Pennsylvania · US209 over 209 Bus. · Structure no. 000000000026801

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,360
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 209(LR164 Alt.) over SR2012(US 209 Business) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 209(LR164 Alt.) over SR2012(US 209 Business) 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 19,360 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,978 by 2032. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 209(LR164 Alt.)
CrossesSR2012(US 209 Business)
LocationUS209 over 209 Bus.
RouteU.S. Route 209
CountyMonroe County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.98271, -75.22213
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating74 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,360 (2024)
Projected traffic24,978 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$673,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 209(LR164 Alt.) over SR2012(US 209 Business) built?

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

What condition is US 209(LR164 Alt.) over SR2012(US 209 Business) 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 209(LR164 Alt.) over SR2012(US 209 Business) carry?

About 19,360 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 209(LR164 Alt.) over SR2012(US 209 Business)?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns US 209(LR164 Alt.) over SR2012(US 209 Business)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.