Pa 534 (lr 13018) over Mud Run
PoorCarbon County, Pennsylvania · 0.5 Mi.N.Of Meckesville · Structure no. 000000000009019
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,356
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pa 534 (lr 13018) over Mud Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 534 (lr 13018) over Mud Run in Carbon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 2,356 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,086 by 2032. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pa 534 (lr 13018) over Mud Run built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pa 534 (lr 13018) over Mud Run in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Pa 534 (lr 13018) over Mud Run carry?
About 2,356 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Pa 534 (lr 13018) over Mud Run?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Pa 534 (lr 13018) over Mud Run?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.