US Bridges

Riverview RD over Lizard Creek

Fair

Carbon County, Pennsylvania · 0.4 MI S of W.Bowmanstown · Structure no. 000000000040954

Built
1904
121 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
95 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riverview RD over Lizard Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Riverview RD over Lizard Creek in Carbon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1904 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 121 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2030. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesRiverview RD
CrossesLizard Creek
Location0.4 MI S of W.Bowmanstown
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.7953, -75.66478
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2000)
Projected traffic700 by 2030
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Riverview RD over Lizard Creek built?

It was built in 1904, making it 121 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Riverview RD over Lizard 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Riverview RD over Lizard Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Riverview RD over Lizard Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Riverview RD over Lizard Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.