US Bridges

Pa 895 (lr 53022) over Branch of Lizard Creek

Fair

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania · 2.6 Mi. E. of Snyders · Structure no. 000000000030722

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,244
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 895 (lr 53022) over Branch of Lizard Creek is a concrete slab carrying Pa 895 (lr 53022) over Branch of Lizard Creek in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 2,244 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,581 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesPa 895 (lr 53022)
CrossesBranch of Lizard Creek
Location2.6 Mi. E. of Snyders
RouteState Highway 895
Coordinates40.73763, -75.81459
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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; 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,244 (2024)
Projected traffic2,581 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 895 (lr 53022) over Branch of Lizard Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 895 (lr 53022) over Branch of 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does Pa 895 (lr 53022) over Branch of Lizard Creek carry?

About 2,244 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Pa 895 (lr 53022) over Branch of Lizard Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 895 (lr 53022) over Branch of Lizard Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.