US Bridges

SR 2019(LR 163 Rp) over PA248 (lr 163)

Fair

Carbon County, Pennsylvania · Bowmanstown(bank St.) · Structure no. 000000000009087

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,011
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2019(LR 163 Rp) over PA248 (lr 163) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2019(LR 163 Rp) over PA248 (lr 163) in Carbon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 63 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 4,011 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,545 by 2032. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2019(LR 163 Rp)
CrossesPA248 (lr 163)
LocationBowmanstown(bank St.)
RouteState Highway 0
CountyCarbon County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.7981, -75.66487
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,011 (2023)
Projected traffic5,545 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2019(LR 163 Rp) over PA248 (lr 163) built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is SR 2019(LR 163 Rp) over PA248 (lr 163) 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2019(LR 163 Rp) over PA248 (lr 163) carry?

About 4,011 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 2019(LR 163 Rp) over PA248 (lr 163)?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2019(LR 163 Rp) over PA248 (lr 163)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.