Pa 611 (lr 168) over Pocono Creek
FairMonroe County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi. N. of Bartonsville · Structure no. 000000000026870
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 2011
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 67 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11,960
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pa 611 (lr 168) over Pocono Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 611 (lr 168) over Pocono Creek in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2011, 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 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 11,960 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,739 by 2032. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pa 611 (lr 168) over Pocono Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.
What condition is Pa 611 (lr 168) over Pocono 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Pa 611 (lr 168) over Pocono Creek carry?
About 11,960 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Pa 611 (lr 168) over Pocono Creek?
The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Pa 611 (lr 168) over Pocono Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.