US Bridges

SR 2021 (lr 461 W) over Marshall Creek

PoorPosted for load

Monroe County, Pennsylvania · Gap View DR.(T-660) · Structure no. 000000000026983

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,188
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2021 (lr 461 W) over Marshall Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2021 (lr 461 W) over Marshall Creek in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 93 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 load restriction.

It carries about 1,188 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,980 by 2032. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2021 (lr 461 W)
CrossesMarshall Creek
LocationGap View DR.(T-660)
RouteState Highway 0
CountyMonroe County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.99889, -75.13772
Functional classUrban Local

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating10 US tons
Inventory rating6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,188 (2024)
Projected traffic1,980 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$65,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2021 (lr 461 W) over Marshall Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is SR 2021 (lr 461 W) over Marshall 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does SR 2021 (lr 461 W) over Marshall Creek carry?

About 1,188 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 2021 (lr 461 W) over Marshall Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2021 (lr 461 W) over Marshall Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.