Pa 248 WB Cantilev over Pa 248 Eb(lr 163)
FairCarbon County, Pennsylvania · Cantilever · Structure no. 000000000009013
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 960 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 12,974
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pa 248 WB Cantilev over Pa 248 Eb(lr 163) is a concrete slab carrying Pa 248 WB Cantilev over Pa 248 Eb(lr 163) in Carbon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 12,974 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,569 by 2032. The structure is 960 ft (292.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pa 248 WB Cantilev over Pa 248 Eb(lr 163) built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is Pa 248 WB Cantilev over Pa 248 Eb(lr 163) 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Pa 248 WB Cantilev over Pa 248 Eb(lr 163) carry?
About 12,974 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Pa 248 WB Cantilev over Pa 248 Eb(lr 163)?
The structure is 960 ft (292.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Pa 248 WB Cantilev over Pa 248 Eb(lr 163)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.