US Bridges

Pa 309 (lr 185) over Still Creek

Fair

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania · 2 Mi. N.Of Hometown · Structure no. 000000000030668

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1949
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,170
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 309 (lr 185) over Still Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pa 309 (lr 185) over Still Creek in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1949, so it is 100 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 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 14,170 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,380 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesPa 309 (lr 185)
CrossesStill Creek
Location2 Mi. N.Of Hometown
RouteState Highway 309
Coordinates40.85404, -75.99913
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,170 (2024)
Projected traffic20,380 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Pa 309 (lr 185) over Still Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1949.

What condition is Pa 309 (lr 185) over Still 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 185) over Still Creek carry?

About 14,170 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Pa 309 (lr 185) over Still Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m).

Who owns Pa 309 (lr 185) over Still Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.