US Bridges

Mahoney Road over Mitchler Run

Good

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · 800 N of Grassy Pond RD · Structure no. 000000000046862

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mahoney Road over Mitchler Run is a concrete culvert carrying Mahoney Road over Mitchler Run in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMahoney Road
CrossesMitchler Run
Location800 N of Grassy Pond RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.29878, -76.16728
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2011)
Projected traffic65 by 2031
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mahoney Road over Mitchler Run built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mahoney Road over Mitchler 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Mahoney Road over Mitchler Run carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Mahoney Road over Mitchler Run?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m).

Who owns Mahoney Road over Mitchler Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.