US Bridges

Pa 443 (lr 754) over Little Schuylkill River

Fair

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania · South Tamaqua · Structure no. 000000000030700

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,732
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 443 (lr 754) over Little Schuylkill River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 443 (lr 754) over Little Schuylkill River 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 5 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 4,732 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,701 by 2032. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesPa 443 (lr 754)
CrossesLittle Schuylkill River
LocationSouth Tamaqua
RouteState Highway 443
Coordinates40.75533, -75.94716
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,732 (2024)
Projected traffic4,701 by 2032
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 (lr 754) over Little Schuylkill River built?

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

What condition is Pa 443 (lr 754) 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 (lr 754) over Little Schuylkill River carry?

About 4,732 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Pa 443 (lr 754) over Little Schuylkill River?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 443 (lr 754) over Little Schuylkill River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.