US Bridges

Pa 534(LR 13018) over Sandspring Run

Fair

Carbon County, Pennsylvania · 2 Mi.S.Of Lehigh Tannery · Structure no. 000000000009024

Built
1913
112 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
512
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 534(LR 13018) over Sandspring Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying Pa 534(LR 13018) over Sandspring Run in Carbon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1913 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 112 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 512 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,317 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 534(LR 13018)
CrossesSandspring Run
Location2 Mi.S.Of Lehigh Tannery
RouteState Highway 534
CountyCarbon County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.02635, -75.69099
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic512 (2024)
Projected traffic1,317 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 534(LR 13018) over Sandspring Run built?

It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Pa 534(LR 13018) over Sandspring Run 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 534(LR 13018) over Sandspring Run carry?

About 512 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Pa 534(LR 13018) over Sandspring Run?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 534(LR 13018) over Sandspring Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.