US Bridges

Pa 940 (lr 169) over Pa 314 & D&lrr

Fair

Monroe County, Pennsylvania · Pocono Summit · Structure no. 000000000026912

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
228 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
23,380
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 940 (lr 169) over Pa 314 & D&lrr is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 940 (lr 169) over Pa 314 & D&lrr in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 61 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 23,380 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,448 by 2032. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 940 (lr 169)
CrossesPa 314 & D&lrr
LocationPocono Summit
RouteState Highway 940
CountyMonroe County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.11086, -75.38625
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,380 (2024)
Projected traffic27,448 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$3.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 940 (lr 169) over Pa 314 & D&lrr built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Pa 940 (lr 169) over Pa 314 & D&lrr in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 940 (lr 169) over Pa 314 & D&lrr carry?

About 23,380 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Pa 940 (lr 169) over Pa 314 & D&lrr?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 940 (lr 169) over Pa 314 & D&lrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.