US Bridges

SR 2016 (lr 53014) over Pine Creek

Poor

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania · East of Orwigsburg · Structure no. 000000000030795

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
981
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2016 (lr 53014) over Pine Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2016 (lr 53014) over Pine Creek in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 97 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 981 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 995 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR 2016 (lr 53014)
CrossesPine Creek
LocationEast of Orwigsburg
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.65678, -76.06667
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic981 (2024)
Projected traffic995 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$42,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2016 (lr 53014) over Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is SR 2016 (lr 53014) over Pine Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2016 (lr 53014) over Pine Creek carry?

About 981 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 2016 (lr 53014) over Pine Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2016 (lr 53014) over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.