Pa 611(LR168) over Pocono Creek
GoodMonroe County, Pennsylvania · Bartonsville · Structure no. 000000000026869
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 2014
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 137 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,475
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pa 611(LR168) over Pocono Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 611(LR168) over Pocono Creek in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 68 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 18,475 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,014 by 2032. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pa 611(LR168) over Pocono Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.
What condition is Pa 611(LR168) over Pocono Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2022.
How much traffic does Pa 611(LR168) over Pocono Creek carry?
About 18,475 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Pa 611(LR168) over Pocono Creek?
The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Pa 611(LR168) over Pocono Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.