US Bridges

SR 4030(LR 161) over Mahanoy Creek

Fair

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania · 0.5 Mi.W.Of Girardville · Structure no. 000000000030851

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,470
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4030(LR 161) over Mahanoy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 4030(LR 161) over Mahanoy Creek in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 64 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 2,470 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,563 by 2032. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4030(LR 161)
CrossesMahanoy Creek
Location0.5 Mi.W.Of Girardville
RouteState Highway 0
CountySchuylkill County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.78961, -76.30296
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,470 (2023)
Projected traffic3,563 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SR 4030(LR 161) over Mahanoy Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is SR 4030(LR 161) over Mahanoy 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR 4030(LR 161) over Mahanoy Creek carry?

About 2,470 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 4030(LR 161) over Mahanoy Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4030(LR 161) over Mahanoy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.