US Bridges

SR 1012(LR 53041) over Little Schuylkill River

Fair

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania · Village of Ginthers · Structure no. 000000000030756

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
431
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1012(LR 53041) over Little Schuylkill River is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 1012(LR 53041) over Little Schuylkill River in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 5 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 431 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 705 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1012(LR 53041)
CrossesLittle Schuylkill River
LocationVillage of Ginthers
RouteState Highway 0
CountySchuylkill County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.85999, -76.0036
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic431 (2023)
Projected traffic705 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 1012(LR 53041) over Little Schuylkill River built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1012(LR 53041) over Little Schuylkill River 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1012(LR 53041) over Little Schuylkill River carry?

About 431 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 1012(LR 53041) over Little Schuylkill River?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1012(LR 53041) over Little Schuylkill River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.