US Bridges

Pa 611 (lr 168) over Wigwam Creek

Good

Monroe County, Pennsylvania · Near Int. SR 2018 · Structure no. 000000000054669

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,261
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 611 (lr 168) over Wigwam Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 611 (lr 168) over Wigwam 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 22,261 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,967 by 2037. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesPa 611 (lr 168)
CrossesWigwam Creek
LocationNear Int. SR 2018
RouteState Highway 611
Coordinates40.99823, -75.25757
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,261 (2024)
Projected traffic28,967 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
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 Pa 611 (lr 168) over Wigwam Creek built?

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

What condition is Pa 611 (lr 168) over Wigwam 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 611 (lr 168) over Wigwam Creek carry?

About 22,261 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pa 611 (lr 168) over Wigwam Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 611 (lr 168) over Wigwam Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.