US Bridges

US 209 over W. Br. Schuylkill River

Fair

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania · Llewellyn @ E.Bunting Ave · Structure no. 000000000030636

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,556
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 209 over W. Br. Schuylkill River is a concrete culvert carrying US 209 over W. Br. Schuylkill River in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 5,556 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,813 by 2032. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 209
CrossesW. Br. Schuylkill River
LocationLlewellyn @ E.Bunting Ave
RouteU.S. Route 209
CountySchuylkill County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.67293, -76.28138
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,556 (2024)
Projected traffic6,813 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 over W. Br. Schuylkill River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 209 over W. Br. Schuylkill River 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 over W. Br. Schuylkill River carry?

About 5,556 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 209 over W. Br. Schuylkill River?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns US 209 over W. Br. Schuylkill River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.