US Bridges

U.S. Route 209 over Sand Hill Creek

Fair

Pike County, Pennsylvania · At Junction With Communit · Structure no. 4320008P0000000

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,658
2022 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

U.S. Route 209 over Sand Hill Creek is a steel culvert carrying U.S. Route 209 over Sand Hill Creek in Pike County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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 5 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 4,658 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,590 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. Route 209
CrossesSand Hill Creek
LocationAt Junction With Communit
RouteFederal Lands Road 14
CountyPike County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.08572, -75.008
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,658 (2022)
Projected traffic5,590 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$195,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. Route 209 over Sand Hill Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. Route 209 over Sand Hill 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 U.S. Route 209 over Sand Hill Creek carry?

About 4,658 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is U.S. Route 209 over Sand Hill Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m).

Who owns U.S. Route 209 over Sand Hill Creek?

It is owned by the National Park Service.