US Bridges

U.S. Route 209 over Adams Creek

Fair

Pike County, Pennsylvania · 1.2 Miles North of Route · Structure no. 4320013P0000000

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,475
2022 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

U.S. Route 209 over Adams Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying U.S. Route 209 over Adams 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 5,475 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,570 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. Route 209
CrossesAdams Creek
Location1.2 Miles North of Route
RouteFederal Lands Road 14
CountyPike County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.23928, -74.86636
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,475 (2022)
Projected traffic6,570 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$239,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

About 5,475 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the National Park Service.