Pa 125 (L.R.53053) over Branch Mahantango Creek
PoorSchuylkill County, Pennsylvania · Vista Road · Structure no. 000000000030620
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 89 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 990
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pa 125 (L.R.53053) over Branch Mahantango Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Pa 125 (L.R.53053) over Branch Mahantango Creek in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1937, 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.
It carries about 990 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,164 by 2032. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 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 | 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. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was Pa 125 (L.R.53053) over Branch Mahantango Creek built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pa 125 (L.R.53053) over Branch Mahantango 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Pa 125 (L.R.53053) over Branch Mahantango Creek carry?
About 990 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Pa 125 (L.R.53053) over Branch Mahantango Creek?
The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Pa 125 (L.R.53053) over Branch Mahantango Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.