US Bridges

SR 2011(53074) over Mahonney Creek

Fair

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania · N.Greenview Rd. · Structure no. 000000000030791

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
974
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2011(53074) over Mahonney Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2011(53074) over Mahonney Creek in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 85 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 5 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 974 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,217 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 2011(53074)
CrossesMahonney Creek
LocationN.Greenview Rd.
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.64633, -76.13173
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic974 (2024)
Projected traffic1,217 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$213,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2011(53074) over Mahonney Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is SR 2011(53074) over Mahonney 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SR 2011(53074) over Mahonney Creek carry?

About 974 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 2011(53074) over Mahonney Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2011(53074) over Mahonney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.