US Bridges

Industrial Park RD over Nesquehoning Creek

Fair

Carbon County, Pennsylvania · 1600 Ft West Park Avenue · Structure no. 000000000009140

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
1999 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Industrial Park RD over Nesquehoning Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Industrial Park RD over Nesquehoning Creek in Carbon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 105 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 5 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2011. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesIndustrial Park RD
CrossesNesquehoning Creek
Location1600 Ft West Park Avenue
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.85674, -75.856
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (1999)
Projected traffic140 by 2011
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$170,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Industrial Park RD over Nesquehoning Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is Industrial Park RD over Nesquehoning Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Industrial Park RD over Nesquehoning Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Industrial Park RD over Nesquehoning Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Industrial Park RD over Nesquehoning Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.