US Bridges

Ferndale RD SR2003 over Schuylkill River

Fair

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania · New Philadelphia · Structure no. 000000000030778

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
714
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ferndale RD SR2003 over Schuylkill River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ferndale RD SR2003 over Schuylkill River in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 714 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 967 by 2032. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFerndale RD SR2003
CrossesSchuylkill River
LocationNew Philadelphia
RouteState Highway 0
CountySchuylkill County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.71932, -76.11523
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic714 (2023)
Projected traffic967 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Ferndale RD SR2003 over Schuylkill River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ferndale RD SR2003 over 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Ferndale RD SR2003 over Schuylkill River carry?

About 714 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Ferndale RD SR2003 over Schuylkill River?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Ferndale RD SR2003 over Schuylkill River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.