US Bridges

US 209 (lr 163) over No/Sout Rrs. Sts. Canal

Fair

Carbon County, Pennsylvania · Thomas J.Mccall Mem.Bridg · Structure no. 000000000008996

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Truss - Deck
Steel
Length
1,539 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,803
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 209 (lr 163) over No/Sout Rrs. Sts. Canal is a steel truss - deck carrying US 209 (lr 163) over No/Sout Rrs. Sts. Canal in Carbon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 87 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.

It carries about 28,803 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,025 by 2032. The structure is 1,539 ft (469.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 209 (lr 163)
CrossesNo/Sout Rrs. Sts. Canal
LocationThomas J.Mccall Mem.Bridg
RouteU.S. Route 209
CountyCarbon County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.82765, -75.70318
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+13 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,539 ft (469.1 m)
Longest span163 ft (49.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,803 (2024)
Projected traffic30,025 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$630,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 209 (lr 163) over No/Sout Rrs. Sts. Canal built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is US 209 (lr 163) over No/Sout Rrs. Sts. Canal 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US 209 (lr 163) over No/Sout Rrs. Sts. Canal carry?

About 28,803 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 209 (lr 163) over No/Sout Rrs. Sts. Canal?

The structure is 1,539 ft (469.1 m) long with a longest span of 163 ft (49.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 209 (lr 163) over No/Sout Rrs. Sts. Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.