US Bridges

Metzgar RD (T-237) over Lake Creek

FairPosted for load

Monroe County, Pennsylvania · SW of Hamilton Square · Structure no. 000000000027089

Built
1922
103 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
278
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Metzgar RD (T-237) over Lake Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Metzgar RD (T-237) over Lake Creek in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 278 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2000. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMetzgar RD (T-237)
CrossesLake Creek
LocationSW of Hamilton Square
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMonroe County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.91931, -75.30517
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic278 (2003)
Projected traffic250 by 2000
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$395,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Metzgar RD (T-237) over Lake Creek built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.

What condition is Metzgar RD (T-237) over Lake 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 Metzgar RD (T-237) over Lake Creek carry?

About 278 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Metzgar RD (T-237) over Lake Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Metzgar RD (T-237) over Lake Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.