US Bridges

SR 2015 (lr 45084) over Sambo Creek

PoorPosted for load

Monroe County, Pennsylvania · King ST @ Brookside Ave. · Structure no. 000000000026981

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,669
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2015 (lr 45084) over Sambo Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2015 (lr 45084) over Sambo Creek in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 3 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 load restriction.

It carries about 1,669 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,875 by 2032. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 2015 (lr 45084)
CrossesSambo Creek
LocationKing ST @ Brookside Ave.
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.0133, -75.1901
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,669 (2024)
Projected traffic7,875 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$92,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2015 (lr 45084) over Sambo Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2015 (lr 45084) over Sambo 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2015 (lr 45084) over Sambo Creek carry?

About 1,669 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 2015 (lr 45084) over Sambo Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2015 (lr 45084) over Sambo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.