US Bridges

Pa 534(LR 13018) over Hickory Run

Fair

Carbon County, Pennsylvania · 1.5MI.S.OF Lehigh Tannery · Structure no. 000000000009025

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
512
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 534(LR 13018) over Hickory Run is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Pa 534(LR 13018) over Hickory Run in Carbon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 76 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 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 534(LR 13018)
CrossesHickory Run
Location1.5MI.S.OF Lehigh Tannery
RouteState Highway 534
CountyCarbon County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.02248, -75.71209
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 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$431,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Pa 534(LR 13018) over Hickory 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 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 534(LR 13018) over Hickory Run carry?

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

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

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.