US Bridges

TR 196 Easton Tpk over Middle Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Pennsylvania · Lake Twp 150 S TR 296 · Structure no. 000000000035494

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,714
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 196 Easton Tpk over Middle Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 196 Easton Tpk over Middle Creek in Wayne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 72 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 6 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 1,714 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,770 by 2032. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 196 Easton Tpk
CrossesMiddle Creek
LocationLake Twp 150 S TR 296
RouteState Highway 196
CountyWayne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.48256, -75.3953
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating83 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,714 (2024)
Projected traffic2,770 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$306,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 196 Easton Tpk over Middle Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is TR 196 Easton Tpk over Middle 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 April 2021.

How much traffic does TR 196 Easton Tpk over Middle Creek carry?

About 1,714 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is TR 196 Easton Tpk over Middle Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns TR 196 Easton Tpk over Middle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.