Pa 447 (lr 497) over Sambo Creek
PoorMonroe County, Pennsylvania · 2/10 Mi.N.Of US 209 Bus. · Structure no. 000000000026849
- Built
- 1924
- 101 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 16,979
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pa 447 (lr 497) over Sambo Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 447 (lr 497) over Sambo Creek in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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 16,979 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,286 by 2032. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pa 447 (lr 497) over Sambo Creek built?
It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pa 447 (lr 497) over Sambo 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Pa 447 (lr 497) over Sambo Creek carry?
About 16,979 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Pa 447 (lr 497) over Sambo Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Pa 447 (lr 497) over Sambo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.