US Bridges

Pa 902 over Mahoning Creek

Good

Carbon County, Pennsylvania · Ninth Street Lehighton · Structure no. 000000000068973

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
127 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,429
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 902 over Mahoning Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Pa 902 over Mahoning Creek in Carbon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,429 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,469 by 2032. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesPa 902
CrossesMahoning Creek
LocationNinth Street Lehighton
RouteState Highway 902
Coordinates40.82209, -75.72049
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,429 (2024)
Projected traffic8,469 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 902 over Mahoning Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 902 over Mahoning 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 902 over Mahoning Creek carry?

About 6,429 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pa 902 over Mahoning Creek?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 902 over Mahoning Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.