US Bridges

Pa 125 (lr 53053) over Little Mahantango Creek

FairPosted for load

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania · 0.3 Mi. S. of County Line · Structure no. 000000000030621

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1956
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
990
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 125 (lr 53053) over Little Mahantango Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 125 (lr 53053) over Little Mahantango Creek in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 93 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 990 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,164 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesPa 125 (lr 53053)
CrossesLittle Mahantango Creek
Location0.3 Mi. S. of County Line
RouteState Highway 125
Coordinates40.71148, -76.54865
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic990 (2023)
Projected traffic1,164 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$41,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 125 (lr 53053) over Little Mahantango Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.

What condition is Pa 125 (lr 53053) over Little Mahantango 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 125 (lr 53053) over Little Mahantango Creek carry?

About 990 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Pa 125 (lr 53053) over Little Mahantango Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 125 (lr 53053) over Little Mahantango Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.