US 209 BUS.(LR164) over Kettle Creek
PoorPosted for loadMonroe County, Pennsylvania · Snydersville · Structure no. 000000000026973
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,101
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 209 BUS.(LR164) over Kettle Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 209 BUS.(LR164) over Kettle Creek in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1925, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 8,101 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,670 by 2032. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 209 BUS.(LR164) over Kettle Creek built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 209 BUS.(LR164) over Kettle Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does US 209 BUS.(LR164) over Kettle Creek carry?
About 8,101 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US 209 BUS.(LR164) over Kettle Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns US 209 BUS.(LR164) over Kettle Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.