US Bridges

SR 54 (lr 290) over Reading & Northern RR

Fair

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania · 0.5 Mi. W of Mahanoy City · Structure no. 000000000030511

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
250 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,064
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 54 (lr 290) over Reading & Northern RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 54 (lr 290) over Reading & Northern RR in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 59 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 5 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 4,064 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,242 by 2032. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 54 (lr 290)
CrossesReading & Northern RR
Location0.5 Mi. W of Mahanoy City
RouteState Highway 54
CountySchuylkill County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.80867, -76.15776
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,064 (2023)
Projected traffic3,242 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$927,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 54 (lr 290) over Reading & Northern RR built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is SR 54 (lr 290) over Reading & Northern RR 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 SR 54 (lr 290) over Reading & Northern RR carry?

About 4,064 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 54 (lr 290) over Reading & Northern RR?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 54 (lr 290) over Reading & Northern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.