US Bridges

Spruce Cabin RD over Brodhead Creek

Fair

Monroe County, Pennsylvania · Canadensis · Structure no. 000000000027072

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
159
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spruce Cabin RD over Brodhead Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spruce Cabin RD over Brodhead Creek in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 159 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2050. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSpruce Cabin RD
CrossesBrodhead Creek
LocationCanadensis
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMonroe County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.17856, -75.25038
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic159 (2006)
Projected traffic175 by 2050
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$123,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Spruce Cabin RD over Brodhead Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spruce Cabin RD over Brodhead 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Spruce Cabin RD over Brodhead Creek carry?

About 159 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Spruce Cabin RD over Brodhead Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Spruce Cabin RD over Brodhead Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.