US Bridges

Pa 93 (lr 170) over Nesquehoning Creek

Fair

Carbon County, Pennsylvania · PA93-US209 Intersection · Structure no. 000000000008985

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,191
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 93 (lr 170) over Nesquehoning Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pa 93 (lr 170) over Nesquehoning Creek in Carbon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 4,191 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,943 by 2032. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 93 (lr 170)
CrossesNesquehoning Creek
LocationPA93-US209 Intersection
RouteState Highway 93
CountyCarbon County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.87092, -75.79
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,191 (2024)
Projected traffic4,943 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 Pa 93 (lr 170) over Nesquehoning Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 93 (lr 170) over Nesquehoning 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 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 93 (lr 170) over Nesquehoning Creek carry?

About 4,191 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Pa 93 (lr 170) over Nesquehoning Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m).

Who owns Pa 93 (lr 170) over Nesquehoning Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.