Blue Mountain RD over Lizard Creek
PoorCarbon County, Pennsylvania · S. of SR 895 Nr Ashfield · Structure no. 000000000009115
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 1979 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Blue Mountain RD over Lizard Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Blue Mountain RD over Lizard Creek in Carbon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 545 by 2009. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Blue Mountain RD over Lizard Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Blue Mountain RD over Lizard 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 November 2022.
How much traffic does Blue Mountain RD over Lizard Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (1979 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Blue Mountain RD over Lizard Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Blue Mountain RD over Lizard Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.