US Bridges

Pa 248 (LR163) over Fireline Creek

Fair

Carbon County, Pennsylvania · Bowmanstown Boro · Structure no. 000000000009007

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 248 (LR163) over Fireline Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pa 248 (LR163) over Fireline Creek in Carbon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1962, 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 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 18,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,171 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 248 (LR163)
CrossesFireline Creek
LocationBowmanstown Boro
RouteState Highway 248
CountyCarbon County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.79931, -75.66673
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103 US tons
Inventory rating1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,500 (2024)
Projected traffic22,171 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 248 (LR163) over Fireline Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 248 (LR163) over Fireline 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 248 (LR163) over Fireline Creek carry?

About 18,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pa 248 (LR163) over Fireline Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns Pa 248 (LR163) over Fireline Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.