Bolich RD over Mahanoy Creek
PoorPosted for loadSchuylkill County, Pennsylvania · NE of Taylorville · Structure no. 000000000030870
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 65 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 1985 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bolich RD over Mahanoy Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Bolich RD over Mahanoy Creek in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2005. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bolich RD over Mahanoy Creek built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bolich RD 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Bolich RD over Mahanoy Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (1985 count).
How long is Bolich RD over Mahanoy Creek?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Bolich RD over Mahanoy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.