Pa 902(LR 510) over Mauch Chunk Creek
FairCarbon County, Pennsylvania · Summit Hill-Laurel Dr. · Structure no. 000000000009032
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old, rebuilt 1974
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,728
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pa 902(LR 510) over Mauch Chunk Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Pa 902(LR 510) over Mauch Chunk Creek in Carbon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 99 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 4,728 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,155 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 902(LR 510) over Mauch Chunk Creek built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.
What condition is Pa 902(LR 510) over Mauch Chunk Creek 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Pa 902(LR 510) over Mauch Chunk Creek carry?
About 4,728 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Pa 902(LR 510) over Mauch Chunk Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Pa 902(LR 510) over Mauch Chunk Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.