US Bridges

SR 2003 (lr 45007) over Cherry Creek

Good

Monroe County, Pennsylvania · Kemmertown Road · Structure no. 000000000055093

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
246
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2003 (lr 45007) over Cherry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 2003 (lr 45007) over Cherry 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 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 246 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 237 by 2038. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSR 2003 (lr 45007)
CrossesCherry Creek
LocationKemmertown Road
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.9368, -75.25283
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic246 (2023)
Projected traffic237 by 2038
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2003 (lr 45007) over Cherry Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 2003 (lr 45007) over Cherry 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2003 (lr 45007) over Cherry Creek carry?

About 246 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is SR 2003 (lr 45007) over Cherry Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2003 (lr 45007) over Cherry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.