Pa 125 over Black Creek
PoorSchuylkill County, Pennsylvania · 3 Mi. S. of Tremont · Structure no. 000000000030614
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,799
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pa 125 over Black Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Pa 125 over Black Creek in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 3,799 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,961 by 2032. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pa 125 over Black Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pa 125 over Black 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Pa 125 over Black Creek carry?
About 3,799 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Pa 125 over Black Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Pa 125 over Black Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.