Pa 61 (lr 718) over Mahanoy Creek
FairSchuylkill County, Pennsylvania · Ashland · Structure no. 000000000030549
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 56 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,676
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pa 61 (lr 718) over Mahanoy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 61 (lr 718) over Mahanoy Creek in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 85 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 5,676 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,736 by 2032. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pa 61 (lr 718) over Mahanoy Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is Pa 61 (lr 718) 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Pa 61 (lr 718) over Mahanoy Creek carry?
About 5,676 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Pa 61 (lr 718) over Mahanoy Creek?
The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns Pa 61 (lr 718) over Mahanoy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.