East Penn Street over Mahoning Creek
PoorCarbon County, Pennsylvania · Just North of Rte. 443 · Structure no. 000000000009137
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 86 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 1980 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
East Penn Street over Mahoning Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying East Penn Street over Mahoning Creek in Carbon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, younger 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2000. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was East Penn Street over Mahoning Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is East Penn Street over Mahoning 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 November 2022.
How much traffic does East Penn Street over Mahoning Creek carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (1980 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is East Penn Street over Mahoning Creek?
The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns East Penn Street over Mahoning Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.