SR 1006(LR 53087) over Mill Creek
PoorPosted for loadSchuylkill County, Pennsylvania · Hancock Street · Structure no. 000000000030746
- Built
- 1917
- 108 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 48 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,781
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 1006(LR 53087) over Mill Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 1006(LR 53087) over Mill Creek in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1917, so it is 108 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,781 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,610 by 2032. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 1006(LR 53087) over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 1006(LR 53087) over Mill Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does SR 1006(LR 53087) over Mill Creek carry?
About 1,781 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR 1006(LR 53087) over Mill Creek?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns SR 1006(LR 53087) over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.