Pa 715 (lr 45024) over Pocono Creek
PoorPosted for loadMonroe County, Pennsylvania · Tannersville · Structure no. 000000000026897
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 63 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 12,104
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pa 715 (lr 45024) over Pocono Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 715 (lr 45024) over Pocono Creek in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 12,104 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,376 by 2032. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 715 (lr 45024) over Pocono Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pa 715 (lr 45024) over Pocono 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Pa 715 (lr 45024) over Pocono Creek carry?
About 12,104 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Pa 715 (lr 45024) over Pocono Creek?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Pa 715 (lr 45024) over Pocono Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.