US Bridges

SR 2019(LR 163 Rp) over Trib.To Lehigh River

Fair

Carbon County, Pennsylvania · Bowmanstown(bank St.) · Structure no. 000000000009088

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,011
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2019(LR 163 Rp) over Trib.To Lehigh River is a concrete culvert carrying SR 2019(LR 163 Rp) over Trib.To Lehigh River in Carbon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1962, 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 6 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 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2019(LR 163 Rp)
CrossesTrib.To Lehigh River
LocationBowmanstown(bank St.)
RouteState Highway 0
CountyCarbon County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.79803, -75.66618
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating100 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 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
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 SR 2019(LR 163 Rp) over Trib.To Lehigh River built?

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

What condition is SR 2019(LR 163 Rp) over Trib.To Lehigh River 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 Trib.To Lehigh River carry?

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

How long is SR 2019(LR 163 Rp) over Trib.To Lehigh River?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2019(LR 163 Rp) over Trib.To Lehigh River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.