SR 2015(LR 140) over Schuylkill River
PoorSchuylkill County, Pennsylvania · Mt.Carbon Boro Line · Structure no. 000000000030793
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 164 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,835
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 2015(LR 140) over Schuylkill River is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR 2015(LR 140) over Schuylkill River in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 4 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.
It carries about 5,835 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,026 by 2032. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 2015(LR 140) over Schuylkill River built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 2015(LR 140) over Schuylkill River 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does SR 2015(LR 140) over Schuylkill River carry?
About 5,835 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is SR 2015(LR 140) over Schuylkill River?
The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns SR 2015(LR 140) over Schuylkill River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.