Pa 248(LR 163) over Aquashicola Creek
GoodCarbon County, Pennsylvania · .25 Mi.N.Of Lehigh Gap · Structure no. 000000000040989
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25,764
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pa 248(LR 163) over Aquashicola Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 248(LR 163) over Aquashicola Creek in Carbon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 25,764 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,432 by 2032. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pa 248(LR 163) over Aquashicola Creek built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pa 248(LR 163) over Aquashicola Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2022.
How much traffic does Pa 248(LR 163) over Aquashicola Creek carry?
About 25,764 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Pa 248(LR 163) over Aquashicola Creek?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.
Who owns Pa 248(LR 163) over Aquashicola Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.