US Bridges

Pa 54 (lr 290) over Shenandoah Crk

Fair

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania · Lost Creek · Structure no. 000000000030503

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,172
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 54 (lr 290) over Shenandoah Crk is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 54 (lr 290) over Shenandoah Crk in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 1,172 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,819 by 2032. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 54 (lr 290)
CrossesShenandoah Crk
LocationLost Creek
RouteState Highway 54
CountySchuylkill County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.80678, -76.24682
Functional classRural 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,172 (2024)
Projected traffic1,819 by 2032
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 290) over Shenandoah Crk built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 54 (lr 290) over Shenandoah Crk 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 54 (lr 290) over Shenandoah Crk carry?

About 1,172 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Pa 54 (lr 290) over Shenandoah Crk?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 54 (lr 290) over Shenandoah Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.