Pa 940 (lr 169) over Upper Tunkhannock Creek
PoorMonroe County, Pennsylvania · 6 Mi. E.Of Blakeslee · Structure no. 000000000026908
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1978
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 54 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,774
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pa 940 (lr 169) over Upper Tunkhannock Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 940 (lr 169) over Upper Tunkhannock Creek in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 67 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.
It carries about 5,774 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,248 by 2032. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pa 940 (lr 169) over Upper Tunkhannock Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.
What condition is Pa 940 (lr 169) over Upper Tunkhannock 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Pa 940 (lr 169) over Upper Tunkhannock Creek carry?
About 5,774 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Pa 940 (lr 169) over Upper Tunkhannock Creek?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Pa 940 (lr 169) over Upper Tunkhannock Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.