US Bridges

Dingmans Falls Acc over Dingmans Creek

Poor

Pike County, Pennsylvania · 0.6 Miles West of U.S. Ro · Structure no. 4320019P0000000

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 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 box beam or girders - multiple carrying Dingmans Falls Acc over Dingmans Creek in Pike County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 4 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.

It carries about 5,017 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,020 by 2042. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesDingmans Falls Acc
CrossesDingmans Creek
Location0.6 Miles West of U.S. Ro
RouteFederal Lands Road 218
Coordinates41.22478, -74.88003
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 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 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.2 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dingmans Falls Acc over Dingmans Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dingmans Falls Acc over Dingmans 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 January 2024.

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

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

How long is Dingmans Falls Acc over Dingmans Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Dingmans Falls Acc over Dingmans Creek?

It is owned by the National Park Service.