Pa 423 (lr 561) over Tobyhanna Creek
PoorMonroe County, Pennsylvania · 1.7 Mi.N.Of Pa 611 · Structure no. 000000000026845
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 1978
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 66 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,921
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pa 423 (lr 561) over Tobyhanna Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 423 (lr 561) over Tobyhanna Creek in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 93 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 2,921 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,995 by 2032. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pa 423 (lr 561) over Tobyhanna Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.
What condition is Pa 423 (lr 561) over Tobyhanna 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Pa 423 (lr 561) over Tobyhanna Creek carry?
About 2,921 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Pa 423 (lr 561) over Tobyhanna Creek?
The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Pa 423 (lr 561) over Tobyhanna Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.