US Bridges

SR 1002(LR 45024) over Brodhead Creek

PoorPosted for load

Monroe County, Pennsylvania · Cherry Lane Road · Structure no. 000000000026919

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,016
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1002(LR 45024) over Brodhead Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying SR 1002(LR 45024) over Brodhead Creek in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 3 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 other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 1,016 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,375 by 2032. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSR 1002(LR 45024)
CrossesBrodhead Creek
LocationCherry Lane Road
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.05399, -75.22081
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
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,016 (2023)
Projected traffic1,375 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$254,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1002(LR 45024) over Brodhead Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1002(LR 45024) over Brodhead 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1002(LR 45024) over Brodhead Creek carry?

About 1,016 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 1002(LR 45024) over Brodhead Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1002(LR 45024) over Brodhead Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.