LR417 PA183 over Schuylkill River
PoorSchuylkill County, Pennsylvania · INTERSEC.PA183-PA61 · Structure no. 000000000030629
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old, rebuilt 1977
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 92 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,475
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LR417 PA183 over Schuylkill River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LR417 PA183 over Schuylkill River in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 74 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 14,475 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,660 by 2032. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LR417 PA183 over Schuylkill River built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.
What condition is LR417 PA183 over Schuylkill River 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does LR417 PA183 over Schuylkill River carry?
About 14,475 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is LR417 PA183 over Schuylkill River?
The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns LR417 PA183 over Schuylkill River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.