US Bridges

Stadden RD over Pocono Creek

Poor

Monroe County, Pennsylvania · 0.25 M.W of Rt 611 · Structure no. 000000000027108

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
47 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1985 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stadden RD over Pocono Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stadden RD over Pocono Creek in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 2 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2030. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesStadden RD
CrossesPocono Creek
Location0.25 M.W of Rt 611
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.02365, -75.30319
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; extensive scour has occurred
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1985)
Projected traffic500 by 2030
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$376,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stadden RD over Pocono Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stadden RD over Pocono 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Stadden RD over Pocono Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1985 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Stadden RD over Pocono Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Stadden RD over Pocono Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.