US Bridges

PA423 (lr 45037) over Tobyhanna Creek

Good

Monroe County, Pennsylvania · 5 Mi.North of PA940 · Structure no. 000000000047120

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
842
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

PA423 (lr 45037) over Tobyhanna Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying PA423 (lr 45037) over Tobyhanna Creek in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 842 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 836 by 2038. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesPA423 (lr 45037)
CrossesTobyhanna Creek
Location5 Mi.North of PA940
RouteState Highway 423
Coordinates41.16203, -75.45599
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic842 (2024)
Projected traffic836 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 PA423 (lr 45037) over Tobyhanna Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is PA423 (lr 45037) over Tobyhanna 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does PA423 (lr 45037) over Tobyhanna Creek carry?

About 842 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is PA423 (lr 45037) over Tobyhanna Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns PA423 (lr 45037) over Tobyhanna Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.