US Bridges

Pa 447 (lr 458) over Middle Branch Brodheadcr

Good

Monroe County, Pennsylvania · Coveville · Structure no. 000000000056155

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
566
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 447 (lr 458) over Middle Branch Brodheadcr is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 447 (lr 458) over Middle Branch Brodheadcr in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 566 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,091 by 2032. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 447 (lr 458)
CrossesMiddle Branch Brodheadcr
LocationCoveville
RouteState Highway 447
CountyMonroe County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.21128, -75.26817
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic566 (2023)
Projected traffic1,091 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 447 (lr 458) over Middle Branch Brodheadcr built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 447 (lr 458) over Middle Branch Brodheadcr 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does Pa 447 (lr 458) over Middle Branch Brodheadcr carry?

About 566 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pa 447 (lr 458) over Middle Branch Brodheadcr?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 447 (lr 458) over Middle Branch Brodheadcr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.