US Bridges

Lehigh Drive over Mahoning Creek

Fair

Carbon County, Pennsylvania · South of 209/443 @ River · Structure no. 000000000044021

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
94 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
99
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lehigh Drive over Mahoning Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying Lehigh Drive over Mahoning Creek in Carbon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 99 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,595 by 2030. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesLehigh Drive
CrossesMahoning Creek
LocationSouth of 209/443 @ River
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCarbon County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.82502, -75.70075
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic99 (2009)
Projected traffic5,595 by 2030
Trucks—
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Lehigh Drive over Mahoning Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lehigh Drive over Mahoning 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 Lehigh Drive over Mahoning Creek carry?

About 99 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Lehigh Drive over Mahoning Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Lehigh Drive over Mahoning Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.