Altemose Dr. over Pohopoco Creek
FairPosted for loadMonroe County, Pennsylvania · 0.5 Mile from Int SR 3013 · Structure no. 000000000027078
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 1990 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Altemose Dr. over Pohopoco Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Altemose Dr. over Pohopoco Creek in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2030. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Altemose Dr. over Pohopoco Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Altemose Dr. over Pohopoco 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Altemose Dr. over Pohopoco Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Altemose Dr. over Pohopoco Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Altemose Dr. over Pohopoco Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.