US Bridges

Quakake RD SR4010 over Quakake Creek

Good

Carbon County, Pennsylvania · Gerhards Quakake Rd. · Structure no. 000000000054121

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,046
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Quakake RD SR4010 over Quakake Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Quakake RD SR4010 over Quakake Creek in Carbon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 1,046 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,221 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesQuakake RD SR4010
CrossesQuakake Creek
LocationGerhards Quakake Rd.
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.89001, -75.91776
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 2023
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,046 (2023)
Projected traffic1,221 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Quakake RD SR4010 over Quakake Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Quakake RD SR4010 over Quakake 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 2023.

How much traffic does Quakake RD SR4010 over Quakake Creek carry?

About 1,046 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Quakake RD SR4010 over Quakake Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Quakake RD SR4010 over Quakake Creek?

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