US Bridges

Pa 901 (lr 53057) over Mahanoy Creek

Good

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi. S. of Lavelle · Structure no. 000000000030728

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
360 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,572
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 901 (lr 53057) over Mahanoy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 901 (lr 53057) over Mahanoy Creek in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,572 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,127 by 2032. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesPa 901 (lr 53057)
CrossesMahanoy Creek
Location1 Mi. S. of Lavelle
RouteState Highway 901
Coordinates40.74646, -76.38674
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length360 ft (109.7 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,572 (2024)
Projected traffic12,127 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$944,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 901 (lr 53057) over Mahanoy Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 901 (lr 53057) over Mahanoy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 901 (lr 53057) over Mahanoy Creek carry?

About 10,572 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Pa 901 (lr 53057) over Mahanoy Creek?

The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 901 (lr 53057) over Mahanoy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.