US Bridges

Lessig Lane T-410 over Cherry Creek

PoorPosted for load

Monroe County, Pennsylvania · 1 M.N of Camp Big Pocono · Structure no. 000000000027121

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
38
2005 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lessig Lane T-410 over Cherry Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lessig Lane T-410 over Cherry Creek in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 85 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 38 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2035. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLessig Lane T-410
CrossesCherry Creek
Location1 M.N of Camp Big Pocono
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.96177, -75.20307
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38 (2005)
Projected traffic50 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$107,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lessig Lane T-410 over Cherry Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is Lessig Lane T-410 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Lessig Lane T-410 over Cherry Creek carry?

About 38 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lessig Lane T-410 over Cherry Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Lessig Lane T-410 over Cherry Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.