US Bridges

Paradise Valley RD over Paradise Creek

Good

Monroe County, Pennsylvania · 2 Mi.E. of Mt. Pocono · Structure no. 000000000053451

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,406
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paradise Valley RD over Paradise Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Paradise Valley RD over Paradise Creek in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 6,406 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,520 by 2037. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesParadise Valley RD
CrossesParadise Creek
Location2 Mi.E. of Mt. Pocono
RouteState Highway 940
Coordinates41.12713, -75.30761
Functional classUrban 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,406 (2024)
Projected traffic10,520 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Paradise Valley RD over Paradise Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Paradise Valley RD over Paradise 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 2023.

How much traffic does Paradise Valley RD over Paradise Creek carry?

About 6,406 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Paradise Valley RD over Paradise Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Paradise Valley RD over Paradise Creek?

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