Pa 443 over Mill Creek
PoorPosted for loadSchuylkill County, Pennsylvania · Village of Suedberg · Structure no. 000000000030681
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 74 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,272
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pa 443 over Mill Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Pa 443 over Mill Creek in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1925, 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 1,272 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,179 by 2032. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pa 443 over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pa 443 over Mill 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Pa 443 over Mill Creek carry?
About 1,272 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Pa 443 over Mill Creek?
The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Pa 443 over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.