US Bridges

Pa 54 (lr 161) over Mahanoy Creek

Fair

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania · 0.5 MI E. of Ashland · Structure no. 000000000030502

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,447
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 54 (lr 161) over Mahanoy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 54 (lr 161) over Mahanoy Creek in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 3,447 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,063 by 2032. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 54 (lr 161)
CrossesMahanoy Creek
Location0.5 MI E. of Ashland
RouteState Highway 54
CountySchuylkill County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.78713, -76.3158
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,447 (2024)
Projected traffic5,063 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 Pa 54 (lr 161) over Mahanoy Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 54 (lr 161) over Mahanoy 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 November 2022.

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 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 54 (lr 161) over Mahanoy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.