Pike County Bridge Report Card
Pike County scores 28 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Pike County, Pennsylvania
Pike County has 158 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 37 rated poor and 15 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 23.4% is above the 12.1% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 76,964 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Pike County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 28/100 (F). The county has 158 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 37 in poor condition and 15 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 76,964 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 23.4% | 40.0 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 14.3% of measured traffic | 10.7 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 9.5% | 19.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 53 years vs 48 nationally | 1.9 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 539,413 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 23.4% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 12.1% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 9.5% |
| Average Bridge Age | 53 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 76,964 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Pike County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SR 0006 Tr 6 over Decker Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 5,455 | 1950 |
| SR 0590 Tr 590 over Swamp Brook Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,932 | 1958 |
| T301(co.br.16) over Little Bushkill Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 300 | 1931 |
| T-438 Herzog RD over Balliard Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 50 | 1956 |
| T-492 Church RD over West Falls Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 50 | 1956 |
| T406 Hendershot RD over Decker Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 50 | 1956 |
| T425(co.br.no.20) over Sawkill Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 50 | 1956 |
| T-372 Sawmill Road over Bridge Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 50 | 1970 |
| SR 0006 Tr 6 over Delaware River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 18,429 | 1939 |
| SR 0006 Tr 6 over Pp&l Flume | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 9,766 | 1959 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.