US Bridges

SR 4008(LR 45089) over Tobyhanna Creek

Good

Monroe County, Pennsylvania · Tobyhanna · Structure no. 000000000056158

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,630
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4008(LR 45089) over Tobyhanna Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 4008(LR 45089) over Tobyhanna Creek 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 1,630 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,858 by 2039. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4008(LR 45089)
CrossesTobyhanna Creek
LocationTobyhanna
RouteState Highway 0
CountyMonroe County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.17373, -75.41497
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.5 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 length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,630 (2024)
Projected traffic3,858 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 SR 4008(LR 45089) over Tobyhanna Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 4008(LR 45089) over Tobyhanna 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 2021.

How much traffic does SR 4008(LR 45089) over Tobyhanna Creek carry?

About 1,630 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 4008(LR 45089) over Tobyhanna Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4008(LR 45089) over Tobyhanna Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.