Old Rte. 940 over Upper Tunkhannock Creek
FairMonroe County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi. NW of Pa 940 · Structure no. 000000000027126
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2009 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Rte. 940 over Upper Tunkhannock Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old Rte. 940 over Upper Tunkhannock Creek in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2016, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2030. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Rte. 940 over Upper Tunkhannock Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is Old Rte. 940 over Upper Tunkhannock Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does Old Rte. 940 over Upper Tunkhannock Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Old Rte. 940 over Upper Tunkhannock Creek?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Old Rte. 940 over Upper Tunkhannock Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.