US Bridges

SR 3018(LR 45099) over Mcmichael Creek

PoorPosted for load

Monroe County, Pennsylvania · 200 Ft. West of Pa 715 · Structure no. 000000000027029

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,088
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3018(LR 45099) over Mcmichael Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3018(LR 45099) over Mcmichael Creek in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 100 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 1,088 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,414 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 3018(LR 45099)
CrossesMcmichael Creek
Location200 Ft. West of Pa 715
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.94443, -75.39595
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,088 (2024)
Projected traffic1,414 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$199,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3018(LR 45099) over Mcmichael Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is SR 3018(LR 45099) over Mcmichael 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3018(LR 45099) over Mcmichael Creek carry?

About 1,088 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 3018(LR 45099) over Mcmichael Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3018(LR 45099) over Mcmichael Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.