US Bridges

SR 4033(LR 53068) over Little Catawissa Cr.

Poor

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania · Zion Grove Road Ringtown · Structure no. 000000000030854

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
453
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4033(LR 53068) over Little Catawissa Cr. is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR 4033(LR 53068) over Little Catawissa Cr. in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 453 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 511 by 2032. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4033(LR 53068)
CrossesLittle Catawissa Cr.
LocationZion Grove Road Ringtown
RouteState Highway 0
CountySchuylkill County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.88124, -76.23229
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic453 (2024)
Projected traffic511 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$726,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4033(LR 53068) over Little Catawissa Cr. built?

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

What condition is SR 4033(LR 53068) over Little Catawissa Cr. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 4033(LR 53068) over Little Catawissa Cr. carry?

About 453 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 4033(LR 53068) over Little Catawissa Cr.?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4033(LR 53068) over Little Catawissa Cr.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.