US Bridges

US 209(LR 1103) over Wabash Creek

Fair

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi.West of Tamaqua · Structure no. 000000000030653

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,764
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 209(LR 1103) over Wabash Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 209(LR 1103) over Wabash Creek in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,764 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,749 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesUS 209(LR 1103)
CrossesWabash Creek
Location1 Mi.West of Tamaqua
RouteU.S. Route 209
Coordinates40.79366, -75.98203
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating83 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,764 (2024)
Projected traffic6,749 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 209(LR 1103) over Wabash Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 209(LR 1103) over Wabash Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2022.

How much traffic does US 209(LR 1103) over Wabash Creek carry?

About 4,764 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 209(LR 1103) over Wabash Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns US 209(LR 1103) over Wabash Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.