US Bridges

Pa 125 over Deep Creek

Fair

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania · 0.5 Mi.N.Of Hegins · Structure no. 000000000030619

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,501
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 125 over Deep Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 125 over Deep Creek in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 70 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 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 2,501 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,534 by 2032. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesPa 125
CrossesDeep Creek
Location0.5 Mi.N.Of Hegins
RouteState Highway 125
Coordinates40.65966, -76.49848
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,501 (2024)
Projected traffic2,534 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 125 over Deep Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is Pa 125 over Deep 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 125 over Deep Creek carry?

About 2,501 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Pa 125 over Deep Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 125 over Deep Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.