US Bridges

SR 2009 (lr 13038) over Aquashicola Creek

Fair

Carbon County, Pennsylvania · .5 Mi. S. of Little Gap · Structure no. 000000000009076

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1940
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,119
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2009 (lr 13038) over Aquashicola Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR 2009 (lr 13038) over Aquashicola Creek in Carbon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1940, 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 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 4,119 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,325 by 2032. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2009 (lr 13038)
CrossesAquashicola Creek
Location.5 Mi. S. of Little Gap
RouteState Highway 0
CountyCarbon County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.82419, -75.51758
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,119 (2024)
Projected traffic3,325 by 2032
Trucks5%
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$349,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2009 (lr 13038) over Aquashicola Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1940.

What condition is SR 2009 (lr 13038) over Aquashicola 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does SR 2009 (lr 13038) over Aquashicola Creek carry?

About 4,119 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 2009 (lr 13038) over Aquashicola Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2009 (lr 13038) over Aquashicola Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.