Scenic Drive over Hickory Run
FairCarbon County, Pennsylvania · Hickory Run SP (workshop) · Structure no. 000000000009175
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 1950
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2012 count
- Owner
- State
- State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
About this bridge
Scenic Drive over Hickory Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Scenic Drive over Hickory Run in Carbon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 89 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Scenic Drive over Hickory Run built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.
What condition is Scenic Drive over Hickory Run 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Scenic Drive over Hickory Run carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2012 count).
How long is Scenic Drive over Hickory Run?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Scenic Drive over Hickory Run?
It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.