Old Country LN over Cold Run Creek
PoorPosted for loadSchuylkill County, Pennsylvania · T-850 East of Hecla · Structure no. 000000000030882
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2003 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Country LN over Cold Run Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Country LN over Cold Run Creek in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 75 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 2 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2030. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 22 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| 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 Old Country LN over Cold Run Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is Old Country LN over Cold Run 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 Old Country LN over Cold Run Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Old Country LN over Cold Run Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Old Country LN over Cold Run Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.