US 209 Bus (LR164) over Pocono Creek
FairMonroe County, Pennsylvania · J.Summerfield Staples Br. · Structure no. 000000000026977
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 2020
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 151 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,239
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 209 Bus (LR164) over Pocono Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 209 Bus (LR164) over Pocono Creek in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 68 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 11,239 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,923 by 2032. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 209 Bus (LR164) over Pocono Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.
What condition is US 209 Bus (LR164) over Pocono 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does US 209 Bus (LR164) over Pocono Creek carry?
About 11,239 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US 209 Bus (LR164) over Pocono Creek?
The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.
Who owns US 209 Bus (LR164) over Pocono Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.