US Bridges

SR 1009(LR 45014) over Longshore Creek

Good

Monroe County, Pennsylvania · Tom X Road · Structure no. 000000000026935

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1009(LR 45014) over Longshore Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1009(LR 45014) over Longshore Creek in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 76 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,727 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR 1009(LR 45014)
CrossesLongshore Creek
LocationTom X Road
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.07168, -75.09724
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2023)
Projected traffic2,727 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1009(LR 45014) over Longshore Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is SR 1009(LR 45014) over Longshore Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1009(LR 45014) over Longshore Creek carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 1009(LR 45014) over Longshore Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1009(LR 45014) over Longshore Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.