US Bridges

SR 1018 (53097) over Little Schuylkill River

PoorPosted for load

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania · 0.3 Mi. West of Pa 309 · Structure no. 000000000030766

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
67 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
398
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1018 (53097) over Little Schuylkill River is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 1018 (53097) over Little Schuylkill River in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 97 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 4 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 398 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 745 by 2032. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1018 (53097)
CrossesLittle Schuylkill River
Location0.3 Mi. West of Pa 309
RouteState Highway 0
CountySchuylkill County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.81306, -75.97783
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic398 (2024)
Projected traffic745 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$92,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1018 (53097) over Little Schuylkill River built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is SR 1018 (53097) over Little Schuylkill River 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 2022.

How much traffic does SR 1018 (53097) over Little Schuylkill River carry?

About 398 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 1018 (53097) over Little Schuylkill River?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1018 (53097) over Little Schuylkill River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.