US Bridges

SR 2005(LR 45019) over Pocono Creek

Fair

Monroe County, Pennsylvania · .2 Miles South of I-80 · Structure no. 000000000026954

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,010
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2005(LR 45019) over Pocono Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 2005(LR 45019) over Pocono Creek in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 69 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.

It carries about 2,010 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,958 by 2032. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR 2005(LR 45019)
CrossesPocono Creek
Location.2 Miles South of I-80
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.99101, -75.25546
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.
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,010 (2024)
Projected traffic2,958 by 2032
Trucks5%
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$72,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2005(LR 45019) over Pocono Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is SR 2005(LR 45019) over Pocono 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does SR 2005(LR 45019) over Pocono Creek carry?

About 2,010 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 2005(LR 45019) over Pocono Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2005(LR 45019) over Pocono Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.