US Bridges

Pa 715 over Mcmichael Creek

Good

Monroe County, Pennsylvania · Village of Mcmichael · Structure no. 000000000069847

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,637
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 715 over Mcmichael Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Pa 715 over Mcmichael Creek in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 5,637 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,242 by 2032. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesPa 715
CrossesMcmichael Creek
LocationVillage of Mcmichael
RouteState Highway 715
Coordinates40.99506, -75.39861
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,637 (2024)
Projected traffic9,242 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 715 over Mcmichael Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 715 over Mcmichael 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 715 over Mcmichael Creek carry?

About 5,637 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pa 715 over Mcmichael Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 715 over Mcmichael Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.