US Bridges

Stone Arch Brdg RD over Buckwha Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Monroe County, Pennsylvania · Buckwha CR · Structure no. 000000000064214

Built
1901
124 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
63 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stone Arch Brdg RD over Buckwha Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying Stone Arch Brdg RD over Buckwha Creek in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1901, so it is 124 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 96.9 mi (156 km).

CarriesStone Arch Brdg RD
CrossesBuckwha Creek
LocationBuckwha CR
Coordinates40.84741, -75.44835
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed96.9 mi (156 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 Stone Arch Brdg RD over Buckwha Creek built?

It was built in 1901, making it 124 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stone Arch Brdg RD over Buckwha Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Stone Arch Brdg RD over Buckwha Creek carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Stone Arch Brdg RD over Buckwha Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Stone Arch Brdg RD over Buckwha Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.