US Bridges

Lower Middle Ck RD over Middle Creek

Good

Monroe County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 MI E of 534 · Structure no. 000000000048169

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2011 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lower Middle Ck RD over Middle Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Lower Middle Ck RD over Middle Creek in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 440 by 2031. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLower Middle Ck RD
CrossesMiddle Creek
Location1.5 MI E of 534
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.9264, -75.4958
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
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2011)
Projected traffic440 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollToll bridge
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Lower Middle Ck RD over Middle Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lower Middle Ck RD over Middle 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Lower Middle Ck RD over Middle Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lower Middle Ck RD over Middle Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Lower Middle Ck RD over Middle Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.