US 209 BUS.(LR166) over Brodhead Creek
FairMonroe County, Pennsylvania · Veterans Memorial Bridge · Structure no. 000000000026978
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 398 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,673
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 209 BUS.(LR166) over Brodhead Creek is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying US 209 BUS.(LR166) over Brodhead Creek in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 65 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 20,673 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,254 by 2035. The structure is 398 ft (121.3 m) long and 68 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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.(LR166) over Brodhead Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.
What condition is US 209 BUS.(LR166) over Brodhead 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 US 209 BUS.(LR166) over Brodhead Creek carry?
About 20,673 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is US 209 BUS.(LR166) over Brodhead Creek?
The structure is 398 ft (121.3 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.
Who owns US 209 BUS.(LR166) over Brodhead Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.