US Bridges

US 209 (lr 461 W) over Marshalls Creek

Poor

Monroe County, Pennsylvania · 1.3 Mi.N.Of N. Water Gap · Structure no. 000000000026805

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
98 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,886
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 209 (lr 461 W) over Marshalls Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 209 (lr 461 W) over Marshalls Creek in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 95 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 3 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 21,886 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,943 by 2032. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesUS 209 (lr 461 W)
CrossesMarshalls Creek
Location1.3 Mi.N.Of N. Water Gap
RouteU.S. Route 209
Coordinates41.01539, -75.13002
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,886 (2024)
Projected traffic24,943 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 209 (lr 461 W) over Marshalls Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is US 209 (lr 461 W) over Marshalls 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does US 209 (lr 461 W) over Marshalls Creek carry?

About 21,886 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 209 (lr 461 W) over Marshalls Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 209 (lr 461 W) over Marshalls Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.