US Bridges

River RD (T-515) over Sand Hill Creek

Poor

Monroe County, Pennsylvania · Shoemakers · Structure no. 000000000027100

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
450
1977 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

River RD (T-515) over Sand Hill Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying River RD (T-515) over Sand Hill Creek in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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.

It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 630 by 2007. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRiver RD (T-515)
CrossesSand Hill Creek
LocationShoemakers
RouteCity Street 0T515
Coordinates41.07698, -75.02595
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (1977)
Projected traffic630 by 2007
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

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$129,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was River RD (T-515) over Sand Hill Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is River RD (T-515) over Sand Hill 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does River RD (T-515) over Sand Hill Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (1977 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is River RD (T-515) over Sand Hill Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns River RD (T-515) over Sand Hill Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.