Hawk Mountain Road over Little Schuylkill River
FairSchuylkill County, Pennsylvania · Drehersville · Structure no. 000000000030796
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 188 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 378
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hawk Mountain Road over Little Schuylkill River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hawk Mountain Road over Little Schuylkill River 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 378 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 572 by 2032. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Hawk Mountain Road over Little Schuylkill River built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hawk Mountain Road over Little 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 November 2022.
How much traffic does Hawk Mountain Road over Little Schuylkill River carry?
About 378 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Hawk Mountain Road over Little Schuylkill River?
The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Hawk Mountain Road over Little Schuylkill River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.