Pa 54 (lr 161) over Mahanoy Creek
PoorSchuylkill County, Pennsylvania · East Side of Ashland · Structure no. 000000000030501
- Built
- 1893
- 132 years old, rebuilt 1948
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 68 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,447
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pa 54 (lr 161) over Mahanoy Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying Pa 54 (lr 161) over Mahanoy Creek in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1893 and reconstructed in 1948, so it is 132 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 3,447 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,063 by 2032. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pa 54 (lr 161) over Mahanoy Creek built?
It was built in 1893, making it 132 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1948.
What condition is Pa 54 (lr 161) over Mahanoy Creek 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Pa 54 (lr 161) over Mahanoy Creek carry?
About 3,447 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Pa 54 (lr 161) over Mahanoy Creek?
The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Pa 54 (lr 161) over Mahanoy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.