US Bridges

Rexs RD T-390 over Mahoning Creek

Good

Carbon County, Pennsylvania · 0.2 Mi. N of SR 443 · Structure no. 000000000009124

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
1989 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rexs RD T-390 over Mahoning Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Rexs RD T-390 over Mahoning Creek in Carbon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 95 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2010. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRexs RD T-390
CrossesMahoning Creek
Location0.2 Mi. N of SR 443
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.7852, -75.8239
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1989)
Projected traffic300 by 2010
Trucks1%
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$240,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rexs RD T-390 over Mahoning Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Rexs RD T-390 over Mahoning Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Rexs RD T-390 over Mahoning Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rexs RD T-390 over Mahoning Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Rexs RD T-390 over Mahoning Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.