US Bridges

SR 4004 (lr 45024) over Pocono Creek

Good

Monroe County, Pennsylvania · .8 M. N.Of Tannersville · Structure no. 000000000027057

Built
1916
109 years old, rebuilt 1942
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,474
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4004 (lr 45024) over Pocono Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying SR 4004 (lr 45024) over Pocono Creek in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1916 and reconstructed in 1942, so it is 109 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,474 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,930 by 2032. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 4004 (lr 45024)
CrossesPocono Creek
Location.8 M. N.Of Tannersville
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.05076, -75.32112
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,474 (2024)
Projected traffic1,930 by 2032
Trucks5%
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 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 4004 (lr 45024) over Pocono Creek built?

It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1942.

What condition is SR 4004 (lr 45024) over Pocono Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 4004 (lr 45024) over Pocono Creek carry?

About 1,474 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 4004 (lr 45024) over Pocono Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4004 (lr 45024) over Pocono Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.