US Bridges

Red Rock RD(T-565) over Forest Hills Run

Good

Monroe County, Pennsylvania · Red Rock RD.(T-565) · Structure no. 000000000026927

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
896
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Red Rock RD(T-565) over Forest Hills Run is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Red Rock RD(T-565) over Forest Hills Run in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 75 years old, older 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 896 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 693 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRed Rock RD(T-565)
CrossesForest Hills Run
LocationRed Rock RD.(T-565)
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.10684, -75.30044
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic896 (2024)
Projected traffic693 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$248,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Red Rock RD(T-565) over Forest Hills Run built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Red Rock RD(T-565) over Forest Hills Run 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Red Rock RD(T-565) over Forest Hills Run carry?

About 896 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Red Rock RD(T-565) over Forest Hills Run?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Red Rock RD(T-565) over Forest Hills Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.