US Bridges

SR 2008 over Pohopoco Ck

Good

Carbon County, Pennsylvania · Parryville-Centre St. · Structure no. 000000000045655

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
233
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2008 over Pohopoco Ck is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 2008 over Pohopoco Ck in Carbon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 233 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 599 by 2032. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 2008
CrossesPohopoco Ck
LocationParryville-Centre St.
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.81737, -75.67279
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic233 (2023)
Projected traffic599 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 2008 over Pohopoco Ck built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2008 over Pohopoco Ck 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does SR 2008 over Pohopoco Ck carry?

About 233 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 2008 over Pohopoco Ck?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2008 over Pohopoco Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.