US Bridges

Ridge RD over Schuylkill River

Good

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania · 200S.OF US209 Nr.Cumbola · Structure no. 000000000030872

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
1980 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ridge RD over Schuylkill River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ridge RD over Schuylkill River in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 239 by 2030. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesRidge RD
CrossesSchuylkill River
Location200S.OF US209 Nr.Cumbola
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.70851, -76.14638
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1980)
Projected traffic239 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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$400,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ridge RD over Schuylkill River built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ridge RD over Schuylkill River 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Ridge RD over Schuylkill River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1980 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ridge RD over Schuylkill River?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Ridge RD over Schuylkill River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.