US Bridges

Pa 447 (lr 497) over Trib.To Brodhead Creek

Fair

Monroe County, Pennsylvania · Near Inter.Of Pa 191 · Structure no. 000000000026850

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,121
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 447 (lr 497) over Trib.To Brodhead Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pa 447 (lr 497) over Trib.To Brodhead Creek in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 6 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 10,121 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,686 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 447 (lr 497)
CrossesTrib.To Brodhead Creek
LocationNear Inter.Of Pa 191
RouteState Highway 447
CountyMonroe County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.0372, -75.20811
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,121 (2024)
Projected traffic15,686 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 447 (lr 497) over Trib.To Brodhead Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 447 (lr 497) over Trib.To 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 447 (lr 497) over Trib.To Brodhead Creek carry?

About 10,121 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pa 447 (lr 497) over Trib.To Brodhead Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns Pa 447 (lr 497) over Trib.To Brodhead Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.