US Bridges

T221STRAWBERRYHILL over Mcmichael Creek

Poor

Monroe County, Pennsylvania · 0.7 Mi. W of Sciota · Structure no. 000000000027086

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
427
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T221STRAWBERRYHILL over Mcmichael Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying T221STRAWBERRYHILL over Mcmichael Creek in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 427 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2025. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT221STRAWBERRYHILL
CrossesMcmichael Creek
Location0.7 Mi. W of Sciota
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.93206, -75.33257
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic427 (2001)
Projected traffic125 by 2025
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T221STRAWBERRYHILL over Mcmichael Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is T221STRAWBERRYHILL 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does T221STRAWBERRYHILL over Mcmichael Creek carry?

About 427 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is T221STRAWBERRYHILL over Mcmichael Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns T221STRAWBERRYHILL over Mcmichael Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.