US Bridges

Camelback RD over Pocono Creek

Good

Monroe County, Pennsylvania · .7 M. W. of Lr 45024 · Structure no. 000000000053388

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,289
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Camelback RD over Pocono Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Camelback RD over Pocono 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 2,289 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,913 by 2032. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesCamelback RD
CrossesPocono Creek
Location.7 M. W. of Lr 45024
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.05371, -75.34041
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,289 (2024)
Projected traffic3,913 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Camelback RD over Pocono Creek built?

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

What condition is Camelback RD 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Camelback RD over Pocono Creek carry?

About 2,289 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Camelback RD over Pocono Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Camelback RD over Pocono Creek?

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