US Bridges

SR 2008 (lr 949) over US 209

Fair

Monroe County, Pennsylvania · Bossardsville Road · Structure no. 000000000026960

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,085
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2008 (lr 949) over US 209 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2008 (lr 949) over US 209 in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 1,085 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,345 by 2032. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2008 (lr 949)
CrossesUS 209
LocationBossardsville Road
RouteState Highway 0
CountyMonroe County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.92566, -75.30248
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,085 (2024)
Projected traffic2,345 by 2032
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$95,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2008 (lr 949) over US 209 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2008 (lr 949) over US 209 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2008 (lr 949) over US 209 carry?

About 1,085 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is SR 2008 (lr 949) over US 209?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2008 (lr 949) over US 209?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.