US Bridges

Pa 191 (lr 169) over Paradise Creek

Good

Monroe County, Pennsylvania · Near Jct.Pa 447 · Structure no. 000000000067564

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
220 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,346
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 191 (lr 169) over Paradise Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pa 191 (lr 169) over Paradise Creek in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 5,346 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,852 by 2032. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 191 (lr 169)
CrossesParadise Creek
LocationNear Jct.Pa 447
RouteState Highway 191
CountyMonroe County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.07088, -75.22547
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,346 (2024)
Projected traffic7,852 by 2032
Trucks3%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 191 (lr 169) over Paradise Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 191 (lr 169) over Paradise 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 191 (lr 169) over Paradise Creek carry?

About 5,346 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pa 191 (lr 169) over Paradise Creek?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 191 (lr 169) over Paradise Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.