US Bridges

US 209 (lr 1103) over Schuylkill River

Fair

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania · Middleport Boro · Structure no. 000000000030647

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
139 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,288
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 209 (lr 1103) over Schuylkill River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 209 (lr 1103) over Schuylkill River in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 4,288 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,658 by 2032. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 209 (lr 1103)
CrossesSchuylkill River
LocationMiddleport Boro
RouteU.S. Route 209
CountySchuylkill County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.72583, -76.09057
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,288 (2024)
Projected traffic4,658 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 1103) over Schuylkill River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 209 (lr 1103) over 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does US 209 (lr 1103) over Schuylkill River carry?

About 4,288 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 209 (lr 1103) over Schuylkill River?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns US 209 (lr 1103) over Schuylkill River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.