US Bridges

SR 4039 (lr 53055) over Mahantango Creek

Fair

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania · Village of Haas · Structure no. 000000000030861

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
274
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4039 (lr 53055) over Mahantango Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 4039 (lr 53055) over Mahantango Creek in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 274 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 368 by 2032. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4039 (lr 53055)
CrossesMahantango Creek
LocationVillage of Haas
RouteState Highway 0
CountySchuylkill County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.70068, -76.49412
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJune 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic274 (2023)
Projected traffic368 by 2032
Trucks7%
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$866,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4039 (lr 53055) over Mahantango Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4039 (lr 53055) over 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 4039 (lr 53055) over Mahantango Creek carry?

About 274 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 4039 (lr 53055) over Mahantango Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4039 (lr 53055) over Mahantango Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.