US Bridges

T-408 Fetherman RD over Cherry Creek

PoorPosted for load

Monroe County, Pennsylvania · Bossardsville · Structure no. 000000000027091

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
68
2003 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-408 Fetherman RD over Cherry Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying T-408 Fetherman RD over Cherry Creek in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 68 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2005. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesT-408 Fetherman RD
CrossesCherry Creek
LocationBossardsville
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.92245, -75.2588
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68 (2003)
Projected traffic70 by 2005
Trucks—
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 T-408 Fetherman RD over Cherry Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-408 Fetherman RD over Cherry 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 T-408 Fetherman RD over Cherry Creek carry?

About 68 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is T-408 Fetherman RD over Cherry Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns T-408 Fetherman RD over Cherry Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.