US Bridges

SR 2004(LR 165) over Mcmichael Creek

FairClosed to traffic

Monroe County, Pennsylvania · Glen Brook Road · Structure no. 000000000026953

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
726
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2004(LR 165) over Mcmichael Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2004(LR 165) over Mcmichael Creek in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1965, 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 726 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,017 by 2032. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2004(LR 165)
CrossesMcmichael Creek
LocationGlen Brook Road
RouteState Highway 0
CountyMonroe County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.96767, -75.21842
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic726 (2024)
Projected traffic1,017 by 2032
Trucks11%
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$129,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2004(LR 165) over Mcmichael Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is SR 2004(LR 165) over Mcmichael 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 2004(LR 165) over Mcmichael Creek carry?

About 726 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 2004(LR 165) over Mcmichael Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2004(LR 165) over Mcmichael Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.