US 209 over Little Schuylkill River
GoodSchuylkill County, Pennsylvania · East Broad Street · Structure no. 000000000030656
- Built
- 1904
- 121 years old, rebuilt 2014
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 116 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,528
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 209 over Little Schuylkill River is a masonry arch - deck carrying US 209 over Little Schuylkill River in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1904 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 121 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 6,528 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,093 by 2032. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 over Little Schuylkill River built?
It was built in 1904, making it 121 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.
What condition is US 209 over Little Schuylkill River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does US 209 over Little Schuylkill River carry?
About 6,528 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US 209 over Little Schuylkill River?
The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns US 209 over Little Schuylkill River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.