US Bridges

SR 2011 (lr 13015) over Pohopoco Creek

Fair

Carbon County, Pennsylvania · .25 Mi. N. of Trachsville · Structure no. 000000000009078

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
912
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2011 (lr 13015) over Pohopoco Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2011 (lr 13015) over Pohopoco Creek in Carbon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 912 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,129 by 2032. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2011 (lr 13015)
CrossesPohopoco Creek
Location.25 Mi. N. of Trachsville
RouteState Highway 0
CountyCarbon County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.88706, -75.53796
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic912 (2023)
Projected traffic1,129 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$345,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2011 (lr 13015) over Pohopoco Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2011 (lr 13015) over Pohopoco 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does SR 2011 (lr 13015) over Pohopoco Creek carry?

About 912 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 2011 (lr 13015) over Pohopoco Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2011 (lr 13015) over Pohopoco Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.