Pa 443 (53012) over Little Schuylkill River
FairSchuylkill County, Pennsylvania · New Ringgold · Structure no. 000000000030695
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 175 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,400
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pa 443 (53012) over Little Schuylkill River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 443 (53012) over Little Schuylkill River in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pa 443 (53012) over Little Schuylkill River built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pa 443 (53012) over Little Schuylkill River 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 November 2022.
How much traffic does Pa 443 (53012) over Little Schuylkill River carry?
About 7,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Pa 443 (53012) over Little Schuylkill River?
The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Pa 443 (53012) over Little Schuylkill River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.