Black Creek Road over Mahanoy Creek
GoodSchuylkill County, Pennsylvania · 1275 Ft West of SR 901 · Structure no. 000000000030867
- Built
- 1924
- 101 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 95 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 1985 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Black Creek Road over Mahanoy Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Black Creek Road over Mahanoy Creek in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2005. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Black Creek Road over Mahanoy Creek built?
It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.
What condition is Black Creek Road over Mahanoy Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Black Creek Road over Mahanoy Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (1985 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Black Creek Road over Mahanoy Creek?
The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Black Creek Road over Mahanoy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.