US Bridges

Mauch Chunk ST over Beaverdam Run

Good

Carbon County, Pennsylvania · Packerton Hollow · Structure no. 000000000054120

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,529
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mauch Chunk ST over Beaverdam Run is a concrete culvert carrying Mauch Chunk ST over Beaverdam Run in Carbon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 9,529 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,123 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesMauch Chunk ST
CrossesBeaverdam Run
LocationPackerton Hollow
RouteU.S. Route 209
Coordinates40.8507, -75.7129
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,529 (2023)
Projected traffic13,123 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mauch Chunk ST over Beaverdam Run built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mauch Chunk ST over Beaverdam Run 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 Mauch Chunk ST over Beaverdam Run carry?

About 9,529 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mauch Chunk ST over Beaverdam Run?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Mauch Chunk ST over Beaverdam Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).