US Bridges

Dotters Corner RD over Jonas Creek

Good

Monroe County, Pennsylvania · 1.4 MI W of 534 · Structure no. 000000000048170

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2013 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dotters Corner RD over Jonas Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Dotters Corner RD over Jonas Creek in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8 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 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesDotters Corner RD
CrossesJonas Creek
Location1.4 MI W of 534
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.95126, -75.52212
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2013)
Projected traffic440 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Dotters Corner RD over Jonas Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dotters Corner RD over Jonas 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 Dotters Corner RD over Jonas Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Dotters Corner RD over Jonas Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Dotters Corner RD over Jonas Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.