US Bridges

SR 2022(LR 53016) over Little Schuylkill River

Poor

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania · Village of Hecla · Structure no. 000000000030797

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
112 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
264
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2022(LR 53016) over Little Schuylkill River is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR 2022(LR 53016) over Little Schuylkill River in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 264 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 271 by 2032. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2022(LR 53016)
CrossesLittle Schuylkill River
LocationVillage of Hecla
RouteState Highway 0
CountySchuylkill County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.70194, -75.99331
Functional classRural Local

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
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic264 (2024)
Projected traffic271 by 2032
Trucks5%
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$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2022(LR 53016) over Little Schuylkill River built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2022(LR 53016) over Little 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 2022(LR 53016) over Little Schuylkill River carry?

About 264 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 2022(LR 53016) over Little Schuylkill River?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2022(LR 53016) over Little Schuylkill River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.