Pa 309 (lr 185) over Read.Bluemt&northrr
FairSchuylkill County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi.N.Of Hometown · Structure no. 000000000030667
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old, rebuilt 1979
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 164 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,530
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pa 309 (lr 185) over Read.Bluemt&northrr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 309 (lr 185) over Read.Bluemt&northrr in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 76 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 14,530 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,685 by 2032. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pa 309 (lr 185) over Read.Bluemt&northrr built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.
What condition is Pa 309 (lr 185) over Read.Bluemt&northrr 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Pa 309 (lr 185) over Read.Bluemt&northrr carry?
About 14,530 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Pa 309 (lr 185) over Read.Bluemt&northrr?
The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.
Who owns Pa 309 (lr 185) over Read.Bluemt&northrr?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.