US Bridges

PA940 (lr 408) over Hayes Creek

Good

Carbon County, Pennsylvania · Leonardsville · Structure no. 000000000009046

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,971
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

PA940 (lr 408) over Hayes Creek is a concrete slab carrying PA940 (lr 408) over Hayes Creek in Carbon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 91 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,971 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,472 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesPA940 (lr 408)
CrossesHayes Creek
LocationLeonardsville
RouteState Highway 940
Coordinates41.07842, -75.6909
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,971 (2023)
Projected traffic3,472 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 PA940 (lr 408) over Hayes Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is PA940 (lr 408) over Hayes Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does PA940 (lr 408) over Hayes Creek carry?

About 1,971 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is PA940 (lr 408) over Hayes Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns PA940 (lr 408) over Hayes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.