US Bridges

SR 4014 (lr 53096) over Little Mahantango Creek

Fair

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania · At T-236 Creek Road · Structure no. 000000000030831

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
66
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4014 (lr 53096) over Little Mahantango Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying SR 4014 (lr 53096) over Little Mahantango Creek in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4014 (lr 53096)
CrossesLittle Mahantango Creek
LocationAt T-236 Creek Road
RouteState Highway 0
CountySchuylkill County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.66825, -76.62977
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 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 closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4014 (lr 53096) over Little Mahantango Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4014 (lr 53096) over Little 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 4014 (lr 53096) over Little Mahantango Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 4014 (lr 53096) over Little Mahantango Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4014 (lr 53096) over Little Mahantango Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.