Pa 309(LR 226) over Trib. to Kershners Creek
FairSchuylkill County, Pennsylvania · 2 Mi. North of Snyders · Structure no. 000000000030662
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1951
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,473
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pa 309(LR 226) over Trib. to Kershners Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Pa 309(LR 226) over Trib. to Kershners Creek in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1951, so it is 95 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 7,473 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,861 by 2032. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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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Frequently asked questions
When was Pa 309(LR 226) over Trib. to Kershners Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1951.
What condition is Pa 309(LR 226) over Trib. to Kershners 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Pa 309(LR 226) over Trib. to Kershners Creek carry?
About 7,473 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Pa 309(LR 226) over Trib. to Kershners Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns Pa 309(LR 226) over Trib. to Kershners Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.