US Bridges

PA902(LR 13008) over Trib. to Mahoning Creek

Fair

Carbon County, Pennsylvania · Mahoning Drive · Structure no. 000000000009037

Built
1921
104 years old, rebuilt 1936
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,388
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

PA902(LR 13008) over Trib. to Mahoning Creek is a concrete slab carrying PA902(LR 13008) over Trib. to Mahoning Creek in Carbon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 1936, so it is 104 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 3,388 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,921 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesPA902(LR 13008)
CrossesTrib. to Mahoning Creek
LocationMahoning Drive
RouteState Highway 902
CountyCarbon County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.82028, -75.75717
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,388 (2023)
Projected traffic3,921 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$79,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was PA902(LR 13008) over Trib. to Mahoning Creek built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1936.

What condition is PA902(LR 13008) over Trib. to Mahoning 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does PA902(LR 13008) over Trib. to Mahoning Creek carry?

About 3,388 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is PA902(LR 13008) over Trib. to Mahoning Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns PA902(LR 13008) over Trib. to Mahoning Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.