US Bridges

Pa 183 (lr 417) over Panther Creek

Fair

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania · Cressona Boro · Structure no. 000000000030625

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,303
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 183 (lr 417) over Panther Creek is a concrete slab carrying Pa 183 (lr 417) over Panther Creek in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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.

It carries about 12,303 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,649 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 183 (lr 417)
CrossesPanther Creek
LocationCressona Boro
RouteState Highway 183
CountySchuylkill County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.63265, -76.19356
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,303 (2024)
Projected traffic14,649 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$52,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 183 (lr 417) over Panther Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 183 (lr 417) over Panther 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 2022.

How much traffic does Pa 183 (lr 417) over Panther Creek carry?

About 12,303 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pa 183 (lr 417) over Panther Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 183 (lr 417) over Panther Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.