US Bridges

Pa 339 (lr 53066) over Catawissa Creek

Poor

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania · 3 M.S.Of Zions Grove · Structure no. 000000000030677

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
323
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 339 (lr 53066) over Catawissa Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Pa 339 (lr 53066) over Catawissa Creek in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 323 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 307 by 2032. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 339 (lr 53066)
CrossesCatawissa Creek
Location3 M.S.Of Zions Grove
RouteState Highway 339
CountySchuylkill County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.86599, -76.19546
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic323 (2023)
Projected traffic307 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$70,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 339 (lr 53066) over Catawissa Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 339 (lr 53066) over Catawissa 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 339 (lr 53066) over Catawissa Creek carry?

About 323 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Pa 339 (lr 53066) over Catawissa Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 339 (lr 53066) over Catawissa Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.