Wilke Road (T-539) over Pocono Creek
PoorPosted for loadMonroe County, Pennsylvania · 0.5 M. N of SR 4006 · Structure no. 000000000027110
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 1990 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wilke Road (T-539) over Pocono Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wilke Road (T-539) over Pocono Creek in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2030. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wilke Road (T-539) over Pocono Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wilke Road (T-539) 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Wilke Road (T-539) over Pocono Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (1990 count).
How long is Wilke Road (T-539) over Pocono Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Wilke Road (T-539) over Pocono Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.