US Bridges

SR 0209 TR 209 over Sawkill Creek

PoorPosted for load

Pike County, Pennsylvania · Milford Boro JCT SR 2013 · Structure no. 000000000029877

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
160 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,699
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0209 TR 209 over Sawkill Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR 0209 TR 209 over Sawkill Creek in Pike County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 7,699 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,440 by 2032. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0209 TR 209
CrossesSawkill Creek
LocationMilford Boro JCT SR 2013
RouteU.S. Route 209
CountyPike County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.31701, -74.79962
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,699 (2023)
Projected traffic10,440 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$761,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0209 TR 209 over Sawkill Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0209 TR 209 over Sawkill 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0209 TR 209 over Sawkill Creek carry?

About 7,699 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 0209 TR 209 over Sawkill Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0209 TR 209 over Sawkill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.