US Bridges

Bridge Street over Pocono Creek

Good

Monroe County, Pennsylvania · Bridge St. · Structure no. 000000000053528

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
112 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,583
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridge Street over Pocono Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bridge Street over Pocono 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 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 11,583 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,857 by 2037. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBridge Street
CrossesPocono Creek
LocationBridge St.
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.98597, -75.22543
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.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,583 (2024)
Projected traffic15,857 by 2037
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bridge Street over Pocono Creek built?

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

What condition is Bridge Street 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 2024.

How much traffic does Bridge Street over Pocono Creek carry?

About 11,583 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Bridge Street over Pocono Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Bridge Street over Pocono Creek?

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