US Bridges

US 209 (lr 199) over Middle Creek

Fair

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania · Tremont Boro · Structure no. 000000000030633

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,425
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 209 (lr 199) over Middle Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 209 (lr 199) over Middle Creek in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 2,425 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,650 by 2032. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesUS 209 (lr 199)
CrossesMiddle Creek
LocationTremont Boro
RouteU.S. Route 209
Coordinates40.62959, -76.3845
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
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 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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,425 (2024)
Projected traffic2,650 by 2032
Trucks7%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$234,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 209 (lr 199) over Middle 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 Middle Creek carry?

About 2,425 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

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

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.