US Bridges

SR 2009(LR 53007) over Plum Creek

Fair

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania · Berne Drive · Structure no. 000000000030783

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,371
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2009(LR 53007) over Plum Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 2009(LR 53007) over Plum Creek in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 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 1,371 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,959 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2009(LR 53007)
CrossesPlum Creek
LocationBerne Drive
RouteState Highway 0
CountySchuylkill County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.59728, -76.1565
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,371 (2024)
Projected traffic1,959 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 2009(LR 53007) over Plum Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2009(LR 53007) over Plum Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2009(LR 53007) over Plum Creek carry?

About 1,371 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 2009(LR 53007) over Plum Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2009(LR 53007) over Plum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.