US Bridges

Pa 611 (lr 498) over I-80 & Mcmichael Creek

Good

Monroe County, Pennsylvania · South 7th.ST.STROUDSBURG · Structure no. 000000000047729

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2020
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
553 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,692
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 611 (lr 498) over I-80 & Mcmichael Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Pa 611 (lr 498) over I-80 & Mcmichael 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 5,692 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,436 by 2039. The structure is 553 ft (168.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesPa 611 (lr 498)
CrossesI-80 & Mcmichael Creek
LocationSouth 7th.ST.STROUDSBURG
RouteState Highway 611
Coordinates40.98292, -75.19202
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionDecember 2020
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length553 ft (168.6 m)
Longest span155 ft (47.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,692 (2024)
Projected traffic10,436 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Pa 611 (lr 498) over I-80 & Mcmichael Creek built?

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

What condition is Pa 611 (lr 498) over I-80 & 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 December 2020.

How much traffic does Pa 611 (lr 498) over I-80 & Mcmichael Creek carry?

About 5,692 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pa 611 (lr 498) over I-80 & Mcmichael Creek?

The structure is 553 ft (168.6 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 611 (lr 498) over I-80 & Mcmichael Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.