US Bridges

SR 3003(LR 560) over Pohopoco Creek

Fair

Monroe County, Pennsylvania · Kunkletown Road · Structure no. 000000000027000

Built
1910
115 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
53 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,357
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3003(LR 560) over Pohopoco Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying SR 3003(LR 560) over Pohopoco Creek in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 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 1,357 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,252 by 2032. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3003(LR 560)
CrossesPohopoco Creek
LocationKunkletown Road
RouteState Highway 0
CountyMonroe County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.89597, -75.48761
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
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 inspectionMarch 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,357 (2024)
Projected traffic2,252 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$126,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3003(LR 560) over Pohopoco Creek built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3003(LR 560) over Pohopoco 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 3003(LR 560) over Pohopoco Creek carry?

About 1,357 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 3003(LR 560) over Pohopoco Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3003(LR 560) over Pohopoco Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.