Pa 895 over Bear Creek
FairSchuylkill County, Pennsylvania · 5 Mi. W.Of Auburn Boro · Structure no. 000000000030712
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 711
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pa 895 over Bear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 895 over Bear Creek in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 87 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 711 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,283 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 24 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 895 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is Pa 895 over Bear Creek 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 September 2022.
How much traffic does Pa 895 over Bear Creek carry?
About 711 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is Pa 895 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Pa 895 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.