US Bridges

Pa 534(LR 13040) over I-80(LR 1009)

Fair

Carbon County, Pennsylvania · Kidder Twp-E.Side Boro · Structure no. 000000000009027

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
206 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,141
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 534(LR 13040) over I-80(LR 1009) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 534(LR 13040) over I-80(LR 1009) in Carbon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 60 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 1,141 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,041 by 2032. The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 534(LR 13040)
CrossesI-80(LR 1009)
LocationKidder Twp-E.Side Boro
RouteState Highway 534
CountyCarbon County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.06053, -75.74864
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length206 ft (62.8 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,141 (2024)
Projected traffic2,041 by 2032
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$1.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 534(LR 13040) over I-80(LR 1009) built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Pa 534(LR 13040) over I-80(LR 1009) 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 13040) over I-80(LR 1009) carry?

About 1,141 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Pa 534(LR 13040) over I-80(LR 1009)?

The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 534(LR 13040) over I-80(LR 1009)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.