US Bridges

SR 209 & SR 33 SB over Appenzell Creek

Good

Monroe County, Pennsylvania · At Junct. With PA33 SB · Structure no. 000000000053386

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
135 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,071
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 209 & SR 33 SB over Appenzell Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 209 & SR 33 SB over Appenzell Creek in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 20,071 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,833 by 2032. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 209 & SR 33 SB
CrossesAppenzell Creek
LocationAt Junct. With PA33 SB
RouteU.S. Route 209
CountyMonroe County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.95586, -75.2873
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,071 (2024)
Projected traffic25,833 by 2032
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SR 209 & SR 33 SB over Appenzell Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 209 & SR 33 SB over Appenzell 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 209 & SR 33 SB over Appenzell Creek carry?

About 20,071 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR 209 & SR 33 SB over Appenzell Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns SR 209 & SR 33 SB over Appenzell Creek?

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