US Bridges

Beaver Valley RD over Mcmichael Creek

Good

Monroe County, Pennsylvania · 0.1 MI South of Rt 209 · Structure no. 000000000041480

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
207
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beaver Valley RD over Mcmichael Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Beaver Valley RD over Mcmichael Creek in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 207 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 253 by 2038. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBeaver Valley RD
CrossesMcmichael Creek
Location0.1 MI South of Rt 209
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.95963, -75.27812
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic207 (2018)
Projected traffic253 by 2038
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Beaver Valley RD over Mcmichael Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beaver Valley RD over Mcmichael 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Beaver Valley RD over Mcmichael Creek carry?

About 207 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Beaver Valley RD over Mcmichael Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Beaver Valley RD over Mcmichael Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.