US Bridges

Laurel Lake Road over Cranberry Creek

Good

Monroe County, Pennsylvania · 1.6 MI East of PA611 · Structure no. 000000000056919

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,000
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Laurel Lake Road over Cranberry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Laurel Lake Road over Cranberry Creek in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLaurel Lake Road
CrossesCranberry Creek
Location1.6 MI East of PA611
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMonroe County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.03272, -75.27353
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2020)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2040
Trucks2%
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Laurel Lake Road over Cranberry Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Laurel Lake Road over Cranberry 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does Laurel Lake Road over Cranberry Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Laurel Lake Road over Cranberry Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Laurel Lake Road over Cranberry Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.