US Bridges

SR 2012(LR 164SP.) over Mcmichaels Creek

Fair

Monroe County, Pennsylvania · 900 Ft.N.Of US 209 · Structure no. 000000000026971

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,514
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2012(LR 164SP.) over Mcmichaels Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying SR 2012(LR 164SP.) over Mcmichaels Creek in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 97 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 6 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 4,514 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,058 by 2032. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2012(LR 164SP.)
CrossesMcmichaels Creek
Location900 Ft.N.Of US 209
RouteU.S. Route 209B
CountyMonroe County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.93086, -75.31724
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,514 (2024)
Projected traffic4,058 by 2032
Trucks6%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2012(LR 164SP.) over Mcmichaels Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is SR 2012(LR 164SP.) over Mcmichaels 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2012(LR 164SP.) over Mcmichaels Creek carry?

About 4,514 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 2012(LR 164SP.) over Mcmichaels Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2012(LR 164SP.) over Mcmichaels Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.