Post Office Rd. over Marshall Creek
PoorPosted for loadMonroe County, Pennsylvania · 200 Ft.West of SR 2028 · Structure no. 000000000027120
- Built
- 1912
- 113 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 78 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Post Office Rd. over Marshall Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying Post Office Rd. over Marshall Creek in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1912, so it is 113 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2030. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 24 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Post Office Rd. over Marshall Creek built?
It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025.
What condition is Post Office Rd. over Marshall 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Post Office Rd. over Marshall Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Post Office Rd. over Marshall Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Post Office Rd. over Marshall Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.