US Bridges

SR 3004(LR 45004) over Princess Run

Poor

Monroe County, Pennsylvania · E. of Kunkletown · Structure no. 000000000027002

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,496
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3004(LR 45004) over Princess Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3004(LR 45004) over Princess Run in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 88 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.

It carries about 1,496 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,178 by 2032. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3004(LR 45004)
CrossesPrincess Run
LocationE. of Kunkletown
RouteState Highway 0
CountyMonroe County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.84891, -75.44188
Functional classRural Major 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
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,496 (2024)
Projected traffic2,178 by 2032
Trucks9%
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$78,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3004(LR 45004) over Princess Run built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is SR 3004(LR 45004) over Princess Run 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does SR 3004(LR 45004) over Princess Run carry?

About 1,496 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 3004(LR 45004) over Princess Run?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3004(LR 45004) over Princess Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.