US Bridges

SR 2002 (lr 53080) over Schuyl. River Rbmnrr

Fair

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania · Palo Alto Coal Street · Structure no. 000000000030771

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
267 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,533
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2002 (lr 53080) over Schuyl. River Rbmnrr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2002 (lr 53080) over Schuyl. River Rbmnrr in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 6 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 3,533 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,750 by 2032. The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2002 (lr 53080)
CrossesSchuyl. River Rbmnrr
LocationPalo Alto Coal Street
RouteState Highway 0
CountySchuylkill County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.69116, -76.16581
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length267 ft (81.4 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,533 (2024)
Projected traffic3,750 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$233,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2002 (lr 53080) over Schuyl. River Rbmnrr built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2002 (lr 53080) over Schuyl. River Rbmnrr 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does SR 2002 (lr 53080) over Schuyl. River Rbmnrr carry?

About 3,533 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 2002 (lr 53080) over Schuyl. River Rbmnrr?

The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2002 (lr 53080) over Schuyl. River Rbmnrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.