US Bridges

Evergrn Hollow RD over Pohopoco Creek

PoorPosted for load

Monroe County, Pennsylvania · 50 Ft from Int of Rt 115 · Structure no. 000000000027077

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
269
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Evergrn Hollow RD over Pohopoco Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Evergrn Hollow RD over Pohopoco Creek in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 269 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2060. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEvergrn Hollow RD
CrossesPohopoco Creek
Location50 Ft from Int of Rt 115
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.94507, -75.44129
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
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic269 (2003)
Projected traffic225 by 2060
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$79,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Evergrn Hollow RD over Pohopoco Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Evergrn Hollow RD 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Evergrn Hollow RD over Pohopoco Creek carry?

About 269 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Evergrn Hollow RD over Pohopoco Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Evergrn Hollow RD over Pohopoco Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.