US Bridges

Ridge Road over Trib. Mahantango Creek

Fair

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania · W. of Rough and Ready · Structure no. 000000000030834

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
469
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ridge Road over Trib. Mahantango Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ridge Road over Trib. Mahantango Creek in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 95 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 469 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 562 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesRidge Road
CrossesTrib. Mahantango Creek
LocationW. of Rough and Ready
RouteState Highway 0
CountySchuylkill County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.67709, -76.63963
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionOctober 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic469 (2024)
Projected traffic562 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ridge Road over Trib. Mahantango Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is Ridge Road over Trib. 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Ridge Road over Trib. Mahantango Creek carry?

About 469 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ridge Road over Trib. Mahantango Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ridge Road over Trib. Mahantango Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.