US Bridges

SR 2006 (lr 45010) over Cherry Creek

Fair

Monroe County, Pennsylvania · Cherry Valley Road · Structure no. 000000000026956

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
67 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
249
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2006 (lr 45010) over Cherry Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 2006 (lr 45010) over Cherry Creek in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 249 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 636 by 2032. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2006 (lr 45010)
CrossesCherry Creek
LocationCherry Valley Road
RouteState Highway 0
CountyMonroe County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.97881, -75.16101
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
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 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic249 (2023)
Projected traffic636 by 2032
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$69,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2006 (lr 45010) over Cherry Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2006 (lr 45010) over Cherry 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 2022.

How much traffic does SR 2006 (lr 45010) over Cherry Creek carry?

About 249 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR 2006 (lr 45010) over Cherry Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2006 (lr 45010) over Cherry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.