Sterling Shore Rd. over Trib to Wallenpaupack Ck
PoorWayne County, Pennsylvania · 250 S of Ledgedale Road · Structure no. 000000000035870
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2013 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sterling Shore Rd. over Trib to Wallenpaupack Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sterling Shore Rd. over Trib to Wallenpaupack Ck in Wayne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 55 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2033. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sterling Shore Rd. over Trib to Wallenpaupack Ck built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.
What condition is Sterling Shore Rd. over Trib to Wallenpaupack Ck 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Sterling Shore Rd. over Trib to Wallenpaupack Ck carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Sterling Shore Rd. over Trib to Wallenpaupack Ck?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Sterling Shore Rd. over Trib to Wallenpaupack Ck?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.