US Bridges

SR 4014(L.R.53078) over Mahantango Creek

Fair

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania · Vista Road · Structure no. 000000000030830

Built
1922
103 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
64 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
66
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4014(L.R.53078) over Mahantango Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 4014(L.R.53078) over Mahantango Creek in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 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 66 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 66 by 2032. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4014(L.R.53078)
CrossesMahantango Creek
LocationVista Road
RouteState Highway 0
CountySchuylkill County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.66139, -76.65257
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66 (2024)
Projected traffic66 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$124,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4014(L.R.53078) over Mahantango Creek built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4014(L.R.53078) over Mahantango 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 4014(L.R.53078) over Mahantango Creek carry?

About 66 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 4014(L.R.53078) over Mahantango Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4014(L.R.53078) over Mahantango Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.