Valley Hill RD over Little Mahanoy Creek
PoorPosted for loadSchuylkill County, Pennsylvania · 656 Ft. E of Gordon Boro. · Structure no. 000000000030877
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old, rebuilt 1967
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 540
- 1977 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Valley Hill RD over Little Mahanoy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Valley Hill RD over Little Mahanoy Creek in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 78 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 load restriction.
It carries about 540 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 756 by 2007. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Valley Hill RD over Little Mahanoy Creek built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.
What condition is Valley Hill RD over Little 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 Valley Hill RD over Little Mahanoy Creek carry?
About 540 vehicles per day (1977 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Valley Hill RD over Little Mahanoy Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Valley Hill RD over Little Mahanoy Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.