US Bridges

US 209 (lr 199) over Goodspring Creek

Fair

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania · Tremont Boro · Structure no. 000000000030632

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,027
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 209 (lr 199) over Goodspring Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 209 (lr 199) over Goodspring Creek in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 2,027 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,650 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 209 (lr 199)
CrossesGoodspring Creek
LocationTremont Boro
RouteU.S. Route 209
CountySchuylkill County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.62886, -76.38741
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,027 (2024)
Projected traffic2,650 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 209 (lr 199) over Goodspring Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 209 (lr 199) over Goodspring 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 209 (lr 199) over Goodspring Creek carry?

About 2,027 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 209 (lr 199) over Goodspring Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns US 209 (lr 199) over Goodspring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.