US Bridges

US 209 (lr 162) over L.C.&n.R.R.{abnd.}

FairPosted for load

Carbon County, Pennsylvania · 0.5 Mi.E.Of Lansford · Structure no. 000000000008991

Built
1921
104 years old, rebuilt 1956
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,836
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 209 (lr 162) over L.C.&n.R.R.{abnd.} is a concrete tee beam carrying US 209 (lr 162) over L.C.&n.R.R.{abnd.} in Carbon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 104 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,836 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,322 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 209 (lr 162)
CrossesL.C.&n.R.R.{abnd.}
Location0.5 Mi.E.Of Lansford
RouteU.S. Route 209
CountyCarbon County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.83728, -75.86243
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,836 (2023)
Projected traffic6,322 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 209 (lr 162) over L.C.&n.R.R.{abnd.} built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.

What condition is US 209 (lr 162) over L.C.&n.R.R.{abnd.} 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 209 (lr 162) over L.C.&n.R.R.{abnd.} carry?

About 4,836 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 209 (lr 162) over L.C.&n.R.R.{abnd.}?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 209 (lr 162) over L.C.&n.R.R.{abnd.}?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.