US Bridges

SR 0209 SH over Middle Creek

Good

Monroe County, Pennsylvania · Kresgeville · Structure no. 000000000053941

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,609
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0209 SH over Middle Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0209 SH over Middle Creek in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 9,609 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,730 by 2032. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesSR 0209 SH
CrossesMiddle Creek
LocationKresgeville
RouteU.S. Route 209
Coordinates40.90116, -75.49594
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 rating45.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,609 (2023)
Projected traffic13,730 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0209 SH over Middle Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0209 SH over Middle 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 0209 SH over Middle Creek carry?

About 9,609 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 0209 SH over Middle Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0209 SH over Middle Creek?

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