US Bridges

Pa 611 over Bulgers Run

Poor

Monroe County, Pennsylvania · 0.75 Mi.S.Of Tannersville · Structure no. 000000000026872

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,960
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 611 over Bulgers Run is a steel culvert carrying Pa 611 over Bulgers Run in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 3 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 11,960 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,739 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesPa 611
CrossesBulgers Run
Location0.75 Mi.S.Of Tannersville
RouteState Highway 611
Coordinates41.02718, -75.29964
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,960 (2024)
Projected traffic20,739 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 611 over Bulgers Run built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 611 over Bulgers Run 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 611 over Bulgers Run carry?

About 11,960 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pa 611 over Bulgers Run?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns Pa 611 over Bulgers Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.