US Bridges

Middle Road over Trib to Cherry Creek

Good

Monroe County, Pennsylvania · South of Stroudsburg · Structure no. 000000000040958

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
280
2000 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Middle Road over Trib to Cherry Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Middle Road over Trib to Cherry Creek in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 280 vehicles a day, projected to reach 478 by 2030. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMiddle Road
CrossesTrib to Cherry Creek
LocationSouth of Stroudsburg
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.95864, -75.19852
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2000)
Projected traffic478 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Middle Road over Trib to Cherry Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Middle Road over Trib to Cherry Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2022.

How much traffic does Middle Road over Trib to Cherry Creek carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2000 count).

How long is Middle Road over Trib to Cherry Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Middle Road over Trib to Cherry Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.