Pa 93 over Quakake Creek
PoorPosted for loadCarbon County, Pennsylvania · Hudsondale · Structure no. 000000000008987
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 54 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,225
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pa 93 over Quakake Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Pa 93 over Quakake Creek in Carbon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 4,225 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,943 by 2032. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pa 93 over Quakake Creek built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pa 93 over Quakake 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 November 2022.
How much traffic does Pa 93 over Quakake Creek carry?
About 4,225 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Pa 93 over Quakake Creek?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Pa 93 over Quakake Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.