US Bridges

T753 Wild Turkey L over Indian Run

PoorPosted for load

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania · Wild Turkey LN.NR.T-753 · Structure no. 000000000030878

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2003 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T753 Wild Turkey L over Indian Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T753 Wild Turkey L over Indian Run in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2030. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesT753 Wild Turkey L
CrossesIndian Run
LocationWild Turkey LN.NR.T-753
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.66741, -75.98351
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2003)
Projected traffic120 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$84,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T753 Wild Turkey L over Indian Run built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is T753 Wild Turkey L over Indian Run 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 T753 Wild Turkey L over Indian Run carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is T753 Wild Turkey L over Indian Run?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns T753 Wild Turkey L over Indian Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.