Blakeslee RD over Cherry Creek
PoorPosted for loadMonroe County, Pennsylvania · 0.3 MI South of SR 2006 · Structure no. 000000000027095
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 69 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 140
- 2005 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Blakeslee RD over Cherry Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Blakeslee RD over Cherry Creek in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 140 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2030. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Blakeslee RD over Cherry Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Blakeslee 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Blakeslee RD over Cherry Creek carry?
About 140 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Blakeslee RD over Cherry Creek?
The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Blakeslee RD over Cherry Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.