US Bridges

SR 4030 (lr 161) over Mahanoy Creek

Fair

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania · East End of Girardville · Structure no. 000000000030852

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,037
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4030 (lr 161) over Mahanoy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 4030 (lr 161) over Mahanoy Creek in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 3,037 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,807 by 2032. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4030 (lr 161)
CrossesMahanoy Creek
LocationEast End of Girardville
RouteState Highway 0
CountySchuylkill County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.79202, -76.27314
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,037 (2024)
Projected traffic3,807 by 2032
Trucks7%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4030 (lr 161) over Mahanoy Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

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 June 2024.

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

About 3,037 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% 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 39 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.