US Bridges

SR 1006 (lr 53073) over W. Br. Schuylkill River

Good

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania · 3 Mi. W. of St. Clair · Structure no. 000000000030744

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,412
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1006 (lr 53073) over W. Br. Schuylkill River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 1006 (lr 53073) over W. Br. Schuylkill River in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 63 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 4,412 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,283 by 2032. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1006 (lr 53073)
CrossesW. Br. Schuylkill River
Location3 Mi. W. of St. Clair
RouteState Highway 0
CountySchuylkill County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.71115, -76.2471
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,412 (2024)
Projected traffic4,283 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 SR 1006 (lr 53073) over W. Br. Schuylkill River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is SR 1006 (lr 53073) over W. Br. Schuylkill River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 1006 (lr 53073) over W. Br. Schuylkill River carry?

About 4,412 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 1006 (lr 53073) over W. Br. Schuylkill River?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1006 (lr 53073) over W. Br. Schuylkill River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.