US Bridges

Pa 924 (lr 53042) over Catawissa Creek

Fair

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 N. of Brandonville · Structure no. 000000000030732

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,982
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 924 (lr 53042) over Catawissa Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 924 (lr 53042) over Catawissa Creek in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 2,982 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,281 by 2032. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 924 (lr 53042)
CrossesCatawissa Creek
Location1.5 N. of Brandonville
RouteState Highway 924
CountySchuylkill County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.87649, -76.15235
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,982 (2023)
Projected traffic4,281 by 2032
Trucks7%
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 924 (lr 53042) over Catawissa Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 924 (lr 53042) over Catawissa 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 924 (lr 53042) over Catawissa Creek carry?

About 2,982 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Pa 924 (lr 53042) over Catawissa Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 924 (lr 53042) over Catawissa Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.