US Bridges

Dingmans Falls Acc over Dingmans Creek

Fair

Pike County, Pennsylvania · 0.7 Miles West of Us. Rou · Structure no. 4320005P0000000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,017
2022 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Dingmans Falls Acc over Dingmans Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Dingmans Falls Acc over Dingmans Creek in Pike County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,017 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,020 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesDingmans Falls Acc
CrossesDingmans Creek
Location0.7 Miles West of Us. Rou
RouteFederal Lands Road 218
Coordinates41.22583, -74.88225
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,017 (2022)
Projected traffic6,020 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNational Park Service
Maintained byNational Park Service
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$135,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dingmans Falls Acc over Dingmans Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dingmans Falls Acc over Dingmans Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Dingmans Falls Acc over Dingmans Creek carry?

About 5,017 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Dingmans Falls Acc over Dingmans Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Dingmans Falls Acc over Dingmans Creek?

It is owned by the National Park Service.