US Bridges

Pa 125 (lr 339) over Pine Creek

PoorPosted for load

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania · 0.5 Mi.S.Of Hegins · Structure no. 000000000030617

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,073
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 125 (lr 339) over Pine Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 125 (lr 339) over Pine Creek in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 88 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,073 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,120 by 2032. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesPa 125 (lr 339)
CrossesPine Creek
Location0.5 Mi.S.Of Hegins
RouteState Highway 125
Coordinates40.6442, -76.49588
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,073 (2024)
Projected traffic2,120 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$64,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 125 (lr 339) over Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is Pa 125 (lr 339) over Pine 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 125 (lr 339) over Pine Creek carry?

About 1,073 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pa 125 (lr 339) over Pine Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 125 (lr 339) over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.