T-520(MECKES Lane) over Black Creek
PoorCarbon County, Pennsylvania · N.Of I80 I Mi.W.Of Tpke. · Structure no. 000000000009119
- Built
- 1890
- 135 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 1985 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-520(MECKES Lane) over Black Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying T-520(MECKES Lane) over Black Creek in Carbon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1890, so it is 135 years old, older 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 250 by 2005. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 T-520(MECKES Lane) over Black Creek built?
It was built in 1890, making it 135 years old in 2025.
What condition is T-520(MECKES Lane) over Black 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does T-520(MECKES Lane) over Black Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (1985 count).
How long is T-520(MECKES Lane) over Black Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns T-520(MECKES Lane) over Black Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.