US Bridges

Pa 715(LR 45041) over Mcmichaels Creek

PoorPosted for load

Monroe County, Pennsylvania · 4.2 M.N.Of Brodheadsville · Structure no. 000000000026889

Built
1919
106 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,521
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 715(LR 45041) over Mcmichaels Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying Pa 715(LR 45041) over Mcmichaels Creek in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1919 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 106 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 4 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,521 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,930 by 2032. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 715(LR 45041)
CrossesMcmichaels Creek
Location4.2 M.N.Of Brodheadsville
RouteState Highway 715
CountyMonroe County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.97538, -75.39781
Functional classUrban Collector

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
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,521 (2024)
Projected traffic3,930 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$119,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 715(LR 45041) over Mcmichaels Creek built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Pa 715(LR 45041) over Mcmichaels Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 715(LR 45041) over Mcmichaels Creek carry?

About 2,521 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Pa 715(LR 45041) over Mcmichaels Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 715(LR 45041) over Mcmichaels Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.