Pa 940 over Tobyhanna Creek
GoodMonroe County, Pennsylvania · Carbon Co./Monroe Co.Line · Structure no. 000000000026902
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 127 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,971
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pa 940 over Tobyhanna Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 940 over Tobyhanna Creek in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 1,971 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,811 by 2032. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 47 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pa 940 over Tobyhanna Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pa 940 over Tobyhanna 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Pa 940 over Tobyhanna Creek carry?
About 1,971 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Pa 940 over Tobyhanna Creek?
The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Pa 940 over Tobyhanna Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.