Cover Bridge RD over Princess Creek
PoorPosted for loadCarbon County, Pennsylvania · Little Gap Covered Bridge · Structure no. 000000000009122
- Built
- 1880
- 145 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 78 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 750
- 1979 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cover Bridge RD over Princess Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cover Bridge RD over Princess Creek in Carbon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1880 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 145 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 750 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,350 by 2009. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cover Bridge RD over Princess Creek built?
It was built in 1880, making it 145 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is Cover Bridge RD over Princess 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 December 2022.
How much traffic does Cover Bridge RD over Princess Creek carry?
About 750 vehicles per day (1979 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Cover Bridge RD over Princess Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Cover Bridge RD over Princess Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.