Black Creek Road over Crab Run
FairSchuylkill County, Pennsylvania · Village of Taylorville · Structure no. 000000000030866
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 380
- 1977 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Black Creek Road over Crab Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Black Creek Road over Crab Run in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 380 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 532 by 2007. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Black Creek Road over Crab Run built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Black Creek Road over Crab Run 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Black Creek Road over Crab Run carry?
About 380 vehicles per day (1977 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Black Creek Road over Crab Run?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Black Creek Road over Crab Run?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.