US Bridges

Pa 940 (LR408) over Lehigh River

Fair

Carbon County, Pennsylvania · White Haven- E.Side Boro · Structure no. 000000000009045

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
557 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,577
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 940 (LR408) over Lehigh River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 940 (LR408) over Lehigh River in Carbon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 6 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 2,577 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,846 by 2032. The structure is 557 ft (169.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesPa 940 (LR408)
CrossesLehigh River
LocationWhite Haven- E.Side Boro
RouteState Highway 940
CountyCarbon County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.06129, -75.77077
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length557 ft (169.8 m)
Longest span141 ft (43 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,577 (2024)
Projected traffic4,846 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 940 (LR408) over Lehigh River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 940 (LR408) over Lehigh River 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 940 (LR408) over Lehigh River carry?

About 2,577 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Pa 940 (LR408) over Lehigh River?

The structure is 557 ft (169.8 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (43 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 940 (LR408) over Lehigh River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.