US Bridges

Pa 25 over Pine Creek

Fair

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania · Spring Glen · Structure no. 000000000030498

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
63 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,857
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 25 over Pine Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Pa 25 over Pine Creek in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1965, 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 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 2,857 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,045 by 2032. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 25
CrossesPine Creek
LocationSpring Glen
RouteState Highway 25
CountySchuylkill County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.62789, -76.61198
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,857 (2024)
Projected traffic4,045 by 2032
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$116,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 25 over Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is Pa 25 over Pine 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 25 over Pine Creek carry?

About 2,857 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Pa 25 over Pine Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 25 over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.