US 209 (lr 1103) over Mill Creek
FairSchuylkill County, Pennsylvania · S. Coal St. Port Carbon · Structure no. 000000000030643
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1979
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,420
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 209 (lr 1103) over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 209 (lr 1103) over Mill Creek in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 88 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 3,420 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,411 by 2032. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 US 209 (lr 1103) over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.
What condition is US 209 (lr 1103) over Mill 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does US 209 (lr 1103) over Mill Creek carry?
About 3,420 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US 209 (lr 1103) over Mill Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns US 209 (lr 1103) over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.