US Bridges

Pa 248 (lr 163) over SR 2002 (APPL.1461)

Fair

Carbon County, Pennsylvania · PA.248 over Delaware Ave. · Structure no. 000000000009008

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,764
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 248 (lr 163) over SR 2002 (APPL.1461) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 248 (lr 163) over SR 2002 (APPL.1461) in Carbon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1983, 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 25,764 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,432 by 2032. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesPa 248 (lr 163)
CrossesSR 2002 (APPL.1461)
LocationPA.248 over Delaware Ave.
RouteState Highway 248
CountyCarbon County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.79724, -75.61996
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.5 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,764 (2024)
Projected traffic30,432 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 248 (lr 163) over SR 2002 (APPL.1461) built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Pa 248 (lr 163) over SR 2002 (APPL.1461) 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 Pa 248 (lr 163) over SR 2002 (APPL.1461) carry?

About 25,764 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pa 248 (lr 163) over SR 2002 (APPL.1461)?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 248 (lr 163) over SR 2002 (APPL.1461)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.