US Bridges

Rimrock Drive over Pocono Creek

Good

Monroe County, Pennsylvania · Rimrock Drive · Structure no. 000000000052751

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
142 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,511
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rimrock Drive over Pocono Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Rimrock Drive over Pocono Creek in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 2,511 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,567 by 2037. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesRimrock Drive
CrossesPocono Creek
LocationRimrock Drive
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.0035, -75.27964
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,511 (2024)
Projected traffic3,567 by 2037
Trucks4%
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 byPrivate (other than railroad)
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 Rimrock Drive over Pocono Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rimrock Drive over Pocono 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Rimrock Drive over Pocono Creek carry?

About 2,511 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Rimrock Drive over Pocono Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Rimrock Drive over Pocono Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).