US Bridges

SR3014(45042)T-940 over Pohopoco Creek

Poor

Monroe County, Pennsylvania · Valley RD.T-940 · Structure no. 000000000027020

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1953
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
356
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR3014(45042)T-940 over Pohopoco Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR3014(45042)T-940 over Pohopoco Creek in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1953, so it is 90 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 356 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,708 by 2032. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR3014(45042)T-940
CrossesPohopoco Creek
LocationValley RD.T-940
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.94991, -75.44421
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic356 (2023)
Projected traffic1,708 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR3014(45042)T-940 over Pohopoco Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1953.

What condition is SR3014(45042)T-940 over Pohopoco 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR3014(45042)T-940 over Pohopoco Creek carry?

About 356 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR3014(45042)T-940 over Pohopoco Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns SR3014(45042)T-940 over Pohopoco Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.