US Bridges

Pa 895 (lr 53018) over Lizard Creek

Fair

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania · Village of Snyders · Structure no. 000000000030721

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,242
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 895 (lr 53018) over Lizard Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 895 (lr 53018) over Lizard Creek in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 2,242 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,440 by 2032. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 895 (lr 53018)
CrossesLizard Creek
LocationVillage of Snyders
RouteState Highway 895
CountySchuylkill County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.71921, -75.86322
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,242 (2024)
Projected traffic2,440 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$137,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 895 (lr 53018) over Lizard Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 895 (lr 53018) over Lizard 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Pa 895 (lr 53018) over Lizard Creek carry?

About 2,242 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Pa 895 (lr 53018) over Lizard Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 895 (lr 53018) over Lizard Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.