US Bridges

Pa 191 (lr 169) over Brodhead Creek

Good

Monroe County, Pennsylvania · At Pa 447 Int. · Structure no. 000000000048514

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,346
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 191 (lr 169) over Brodhead Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 191 (lr 169) over Brodhead 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 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 5,346 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,224 by 2039. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 191 (lr 169)
CrossesBrodhead Creek
LocationAt Pa 447 Int.
RouteState Highway 191
CountyMonroe County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.068, -75.21964
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,346 (2024)
Projected traffic6,224 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 191 (lr 169) over Brodhead Creek built?

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

What condition is Pa 191 (lr 169) over Brodhead 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 191 (lr 169) over Brodhead Creek carry?

About 5,346 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pa 191 (lr 169) over Brodhead Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 191 (lr 169) over Brodhead Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.