US Bridges

Pa 390(LR 324) over Brodhead Creek

Fair

Monroe County, Pennsylvania · Canadensis · Structure no. 000000000026833

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1956
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,060
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 390(LR 324) over Brodhead Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 390(LR 324) over Brodhead Creek in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 85 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 3,060 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,170 by 2032. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 390(LR 324)
CrossesBrodhead Creek
LocationCanadensis
RouteState Highway 390
CountyMonroe County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.19188, -75.25331
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
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.
Channel and channel protection5 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
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,060 (2023)
Projected traffic5,170 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$146,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 390(LR 324) over Brodhead Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.

What condition is Pa 390(LR 324) over Brodhead Creek 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 Pa 390(LR 324) over Brodhead Creek carry?

About 3,060 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pa 390(LR 324) over Brodhead Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 390(LR 324) over Brodhead Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.