US Bridges

SR 1021(LR 53217) over Rbmnrr

PoorClosed to traffic

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania · .8 M.N.Of Hometown · Structure no. 000000000030770

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2022
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,508
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1021(LR 53217) over Rbmnrr is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying SR 1021(LR 53217) over Rbmnrr in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 1,508 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,061 by 2032. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1021(LR 53217)
CrossesRbmnrr
Location.8 M.N.Of Hometown
RouteState Highway 0
CountySchuylkill County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.83003, -75.99163
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,508 (2024)
Projected traffic2,061 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$224,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1021(LR 53217) over Rbmnrr built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1021(LR 53217) over Rbmnrr 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does SR 1021(LR 53217) over Rbmnrr carry?

About 1,508 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 1021(LR 53217) over Rbmnrr?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1021(LR 53217) over Rbmnrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.