US Bridges

US 209 (lr 1103) over Branch Schuylkill River

Fair

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania · 3 Mi.E.Of Middleport · Structure no. 000000000030651

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,764
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 209 (lr 1103) over Branch Schuylkill River is a concrete culvert carrying US 209 (lr 1103) over Branch 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 4,764 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,749 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 209 (lr 1103)
CrossesBranch Schuylkill River
Location3 Mi.E.Of Middleport
RouteU.S. Route 209
CountySchuylkill County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.76077, -76.04208
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating105.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,764 (2024)
Projected traffic6,749 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Branch Schuylkill River built?

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

What condition is US 209 (lr 1103) over Branch 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 2024.

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

About 4,764 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

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

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.