US Bridges

SR 534 (lr 45045) over Dotters Creek

Fair

Monroe County, Pennsylvania · 0.6 Mi.N.Of Kresgesville · Structure no. 000000000026862

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,032
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 534 (lr 45045) over Dotters Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 534 (lr 45045) over Dotters 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 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 3,032 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,790 by 2032. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 534 (lr 45045)
CrossesDotters Creek
Location0.6 Mi.N.Of Kresgesville
RouteState Highway 534
CountyMonroe County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.90811, -75.5028
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,032 (2024)
Projected traffic4,790 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 534 (lr 45045) over Dotters Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 534 (lr 45045) over Dotters 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does SR 534 (lr 45045) over Dotters Creek carry?

About 3,032 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 534 (lr 45045) over Dotters Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 534 (lr 45045) over Dotters Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.