Pa 248 (LR163) over Pohopoco Creek
FairCarbon County, Pennsylvania · Parryville Boro Line · Structure no. 000000000009005
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 94 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,532
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pa 248 (LR163) over Pohopoco Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 248 (LR163) over Pohopoco Creek in Carbon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 63 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 18,532 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,433 by 2032. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pa 248 (LR163) over Pohopoco Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is Pa 248 (LR163) over Pohopoco 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Pa 248 (LR163) over Pohopoco Creek carry?
About 18,532 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Pa 248 (LR163) over Pohopoco Creek?
The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.
Who owns Pa 248 (LR163) over Pohopoco Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.