US Bridges

SR 2023 over Aban. Reading R.R.Tracks

Good

Northumberland County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI S Mount Carmel Boro · Structure no. 000000000029215

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,316
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2023 over Aban. Reading R.R.Tracks is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 2023 over Aban. Reading R.R.Tracks in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 2,316 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,681 by 2032. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSR 2023
CrossesAban. Reading R.R.Tracks
Location1 MI S Mount Carmel Boro
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.77465, -76.40649
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,316 (2024)
Projected traffic2,681 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2023 over Aban. Reading R.R.Tracks built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2023 over Aban. Reading R.R.Tracks 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 SR 2023 over Aban. Reading R.R.Tracks carry?

About 2,316 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 2023 over Aban. Reading R.R.Tracks?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2023 over Aban. Reading R.R.Tracks?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.