US Bridges

US 209 (lr 162) over Rbm&nrr

Poor

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania · Port Carbon · Structure no. 000000000030642

Built
1922
103 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,420
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 209 (lr 162) over Rbm&nrr is a concrete arch - deck carrying US 209 (lr 162) over Rbm&nrr in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 3,420 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,411 by 2032. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 209 (lr 162)
CrossesRbm&nrr
LocationPort Carbon
RouteU.S. Route 209
CountySchuylkill County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.6918, -76.16814
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,420 (2024)
Projected traffic5,411 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 209 (lr 162) over Rbm&nrr built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 209 (lr 162) over Rbm&nrr in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does US 209 (lr 162) over Rbm&nrr carry?

About 3,420 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 209 (lr 162) over Rbm&nrr?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US 209 (lr 162) over Rbm&nrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.