US Bridges

US 209 over Leaps Bog

Fair

Monroe County, Pennsylvania · US 209 Realignment · Structure no. 000000000047739

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,241
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 209 over Leaps Bog is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying US 209 over Leaps Bog 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 14,241 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,935 by 2038. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 209
CrossesLeaps Bog
LocationUS 209 Realignment
RouteU.S. Route 209
Coordinates41.04473, -75.11891
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,241 (2024)
Projected traffic18,935 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 US 209 over Leaps Bog built?

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

What condition is US 209 over Leaps Bog in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does US 209 over Leaps Bog carry?

About 14,241 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 209 over Leaps Bog?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns US 209 over Leaps Bog?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.