US Bridges

SR 2028(LR 45061) over Brodhead Creek

Fair

Monroe County, Pennsylvania · 0.5 Mi.N.Of Del.Water Gap · Structure no. 000000000026987

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
331 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,749
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2028(LR 45061) over Brodhead Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2028(LR 45061) over Brodhead Creek in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960, 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 6 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 3,749 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,286 by 2032. The structure is 331 ft (100.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2028(LR 45061)
CrossesBrodhead Creek
Location0.5 Mi.N.Of Del.Water Gap
RouteState Highway 0
CountyMonroe County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.9935, -75.13764
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length331 ft (100.9 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,749 (2023)
Projected traffic8,286 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2028(LR 45061) over Brodhead Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2028(LR 45061) 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 2028(LR 45061) over Brodhead Creek carry?

About 3,749 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 2028(LR 45061) over Brodhead Creek?

The structure is 331 ft (100.9 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2028(LR 45061) over Brodhead Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.