US Bridges

SR 2002 (lr 13013) over Borger Creek

Poor

Carbon County, Pennsylvania · Little Gap RD @ 57 Rd. · Structure no. 000000000009061

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,158
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2002 (lr 13013) over Borger Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 2002 (lr 13013) over Borger Creek in Carbon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,158 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,109 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2002 (lr 13013)
CrossesBorger Creek
LocationLittle Gap RD @ 57 Rd.
RouteState Highway 0
CountyCarbon County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.83694, -75.50154
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,158 (2024)
Projected traffic2,109 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$103,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2002 (lr 13013) over Borger Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2002 (lr 13013) over Borger Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 2002 (lr 13013) over Borger Creek carry?

About 2,158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 2002 (lr 13013) over Borger Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2002 (lr 13013) over Borger Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.