US 209(LR 162) over Panther Creek
PoorSchuylkill County, Pennsylvania · Tamaqua Boro E.Broad St. · Structure no. 000000000030657
- Built
- 1902
- 123 years old, rebuilt 1933
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,528
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 209(LR 162) over Panther Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying US 209(LR 162) over Panther Creek in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1902 and reconstructed in 1933, so it is 123 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 6,528 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,093 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 209(LR 162) over Panther Creek built?
It was built in 1902, making it 123 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1933.
What condition is US 209(LR 162) over Panther Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does US 209(LR 162) over Panther Creek carry?
About 6,528 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US 209(LR 162) over Panther Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns US 209(LR 162) over Panther Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.