US Bridges

SR 0191 TR 191 over Wallenpaupack Creek

Poor

Wayne County, Pennsylvania · Sterling Twp .7M N TR 196 · Structure no. 000000000035460

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,731
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0191 TR 191 over Wallenpaupack Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0191 TR 191 over Wallenpaupack Creek in Wayne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 3,731 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,515 by 2032. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 0191 TR 191
CrossesWallenpaupack Creek
LocationSterling Twp .7M N TR 196
RouteState Highway 191
Coordinates41.37278, -75.39053
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,731 (2024)
Projected traffic6,515 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0191 TR 191 over Wallenpaupack Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0191 TR 191 over Wallenpaupack 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0191 TR 191 over Wallenpaupack Creek carry?

About 3,731 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 0191 TR 191 over Wallenpaupack Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0191 TR 191 over Wallenpaupack Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.