US Bridges

US 209 Bus(lr 167) over Craig Meadows

Fair

Monroe County, Pennsylvania · 1.MI.S.OF Marshalls Creek · Structure no. 000000000026980

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,022
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 209 Bus(lr 167) over Craig Meadows is a concrete slab carrying US 209 Bus(lr 167) over Craig Meadows in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 9,022 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,519 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS 209 Bus(lr 167)
CrossesCraig Meadows
Location1.MI.S.OF Marshalls Creek
RouteU.S. Route 209B
Coordinates41.03518, -75.13941
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionApril 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,022 (2024)
Projected traffic15,519 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$102,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 209 Bus(lr 167) over Craig Meadows built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 209 Bus(lr 167) over Craig Meadows 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 209 Bus(lr 167) over Craig Meadows carry?

About 9,022 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 209 Bus(lr 167) over Craig Meadows?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 209 Bus(lr 167) over Craig Meadows?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.