US Bridges

US 209 BUS.(LR164) over Appenzell Creek

Fair

Monroe County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mile S of Snydersville · Structure no. 000000000026972

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,514
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 209 BUS.(LR164) over Appenzell Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying US 209 BUS.(LR164) over Appenzell Creek in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 100 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 4,514 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,058 by 2032. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 209 BUS.(LR164)
CrossesAppenzell Creek
Location1 Mile S of Snydersville
RouteU.S. Route 209B
Coordinates40.94754, -75.30432
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionAugust 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 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 closed3.1 mi (5 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$647,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 209 BUS.(LR164) over Appenzell Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is US 209 BUS.(LR164) over Appenzell 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 209 BUS.(LR164) over Appenzell Creek carry?

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

How long is US 209 BUS.(LR164) over Appenzell Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns US 209 BUS.(LR164) over Appenzell Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.