US Bridges

SR 2023(LR 461 E) over Shawnee Creek

Good

Monroe County, Pennsylvania · Hollow Road Shawnee · Structure no. 000000000069105

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,624
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2023(LR 461 E) over Shawnee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 2023(LR 461 E) over Shawnee Creek in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,624 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,053 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2023(LR 461 E)
CrossesShawnee Creek
LocationHollow Road Shawnee
RouteState Highway 0
CountyMonroe County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.03687, -75.09025
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,624 (2023)
Projected traffic6,053 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 2023(LR 461 E) over Shawnee Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2023(LR 461 E) over Shawnee 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 2023(LR 461 E) over Shawnee Creek carry?

About 1,624 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 2023(LR 461 E) over Shawnee Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2023(LR 461 E) over Shawnee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.