US Bridges

T-435 Pohopoco DR over Pine Run/Beltzville Lake

Fair

Carbon County, Pennsylvania · Pine Run Bridge · Structure no. 000000000009134

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
336 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,240
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-435 Pohopoco DR over Pine Run/Beltzville Lake is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying T-435 Pohopoco DR over Pine Run/Beltzville Lake in Carbon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,240 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,445 by 2029. The structure is 336 ft (102.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesT-435 Pohopoco DR
CrossesPine Run/Beltzville Lake
LocationPine Run Bridge
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.86636, -75.62273
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length336 ft (102.4 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,240 (2009)
Projected traffic1,445 by 2029
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-435 Pohopoco DR over Pine Run/Beltzville Lake built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-435 Pohopoco DR over Pine Run/Beltzville Lake in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does T-435 Pohopoco DR over Pine Run/Beltzville Lake carry?

About 1,240 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is T-435 Pohopoco DR over Pine Run/Beltzville Lake?

The structure is 336 ft (102.4 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns T-435 Pohopoco DR over Pine Run/Beltzville Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.