US Bridges

Pa 443/895-LR53012 over Trib. Little Schuylkill

Fair

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania · New Ringgold · Structure no. 000000000030693

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 443/895-LR53012 over Trib. Little Schuylkill is a concrete slab carrying Pa 443/895-LR53012 over Trib. Little Schuylkill in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 7,400 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,394 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesPa 443/895-LR53012
CrossesTrib. Little Schuylkill
LocationNew Ringgold
RouteState Highway 443
Coordinates40.68704, -76.00829
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,400 (2024)
Projected traffic7,394 by 2032
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 443/895-LR53012 over Trib. Little Schuylkill built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 443/895-LR53012 over Trib. Little Schuylkill 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Pa 443/895-LR53012 over Trib. Little Schuylkill carry?

About 7,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Pa 443/895-LR53012 over Trib. Little Schuylkill?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 443/895-LR53012 over Trib. Little Schuylkill?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.