Big Ridge Drive over Pond Creek; Swamp
PoorClosed to trafficMonroe County, Pennsylvania · 0.2 MI W of US 209 · Structure no. 000000000046783
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 265 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 1992 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Big Ridge Drive over Pond Creek; Swamp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Big Ridge Drive over Pond Creek; Swamp in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 0 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2002. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Superstructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Substructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| 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 Big Ridge Drive over Pond Creek; Swamp built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Big Ridge Drive over Pond Creek; Swamp 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 September 2022.
How much traffic does Big Ridge Drive over Pond Creek; Swamp carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Big Ridge Drive over Pond Creek; Swamp?
The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Big Ridge Drive over Pond Creek; Swamp?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.