US Bridges

SR 1005(LR 45018) over Michael Creek

Fair

Monroe County, Pennsylvania · 1.3 M. N.Of Pa 191 · Structure no. 000000000026925

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
76
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1005(LR 45018) over Michael Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1005(LR 45018) over Michael Creek in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 93 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 6 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 76 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1005(LR 45018)
CrossesMichael Creek
Location1.3 M. N.Of Pa 191
RouteState Highway 0
CountyMonroe County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.0622, -75.19815
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76 (2024)
Projected traffic140 by 2032
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1005(LR 45018) over Michael Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is SR 1005(LR 45018) over Michael Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 1005(LR 45018) over Michael Creek carry?

About 76 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 1005(LR 45018) over Michael Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1005(LR 45018) over Michael Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.