US Bridges

Lincoln Lane T-413 over Mahanoy Creek

Poor

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania · 2100 Ft North of T390 · Structure no. 000000000030868

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
1981 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lincoln Lane T-413 over Mahanoy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lincoln Lane T-413 over Mahanoy Creek in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2001. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLincoln Lane T-413
CrossesMahanoy Creek
Location2100 Ft North of T390
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.75228, -76.39708
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (1981)
Projected traffic40 by 2001
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$258,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lincoln Lane T-413 over Mahanoy Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lincoln Lane T-413 over Mahanoy Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Lincoln Lane T-413 over Mahanoy Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (1981 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lincoln Lane T-413 over Mahanoy Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Lincoln Lane T-413 over Mahanoy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.