Pa 443(LR53012) over Pine Creek
PoorSchuylkill County, Pennsylvania · 1.1 Mi.Ne of Orwigsburg · Structure no. 000000000030691
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 1952
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,917
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pa 443(LR53012) over Pine Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Pa 443(LR53012) over Pine Creek in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1952, so it is 96 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 2,917 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,502 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pa 443(LR53012) over Pine Creek built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1952.
What condition is Pa 443(LR53012) over Pine 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Pa 443(LR53012) over Pine Creek carry?
About 2,917 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Pa 443(LR53012) over Pine Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Pa 443(LR53012) over Pine Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.