Grist Mill RD over Quakake Creek
PoorPosted for loadCarbon County, Pennsylvania · Grist Mill RD N of SR4010 · Structure no. 000000000009127
- Built
- 1913
- 112 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 1979 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Grist Mill RD over Quakake Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Grist Mill RD over Quakake Creek in Carbon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1913, so it is 112 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2009. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Grist Mill RD over Quakake Creek built?
It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025.
What condition is Grist Mill RD over Quakake 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Grist Mill RD over Quakake Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (1979 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Grist Mill RD over Quakake Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Grist Mill RD over Quakake Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.