US Bridges

U.S. Route 209 over Dingmans Creek

Good

Pike County, Pennsylvania · 0.1 Miles South of Route · Structure no. 4320012P0000000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,017
2022 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

U.S. Route 209 over Dingmans Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. Route 209 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,017 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,020 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesU.S. Route 209
CrossesDingmans Creek
Location0.1 Miles South of Route
RouteFederal Lands Road 14
Coordinates41.22092, -74.87125
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length75 ft (23 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,017 (2022)
Projected traffic6,020 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$102,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. Route 209 over Dingmans Creek built?

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

What condition is U.S. Route 209 over Dingmans 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. Route 209 over Dingmans Creek carry?

About 5,017 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is U.S. Route 209 over Dingmans Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. Route 209 over Dingmans Creek?

It is owned by the National Park Service.