Pa 534(LR 13018) over Black Creek
PoorPosted for loadCarbon County, Pennsylvania · .5 Mi.S.Of Lehigh Tannery · Structure no. 000000000009026
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 49 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 512
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pa 534(LR 13018) over Black Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 534(LR 13018) over Black Creek in Carbon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 512 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,317 by 2032. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pa 534(LR 13018) over Black Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pa 534(LR 13018) over Black Creek 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 2023.
How much traffic does Pa 534(LR 13018) over Black Creek carry?
About 512 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Pa 534(LR 13018) over Black Creek?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Pa 534(LR 13018) over Black Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.