US Bridges

Cold Run RD T-902 over Cold Run

Good

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania · Just North of Hecla · Structure no. 000000000030883

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
700
2003 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cold Run RD T-902 over Cold Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cold Run RD T-902 over Cold Run in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 88 years old, older 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,700 by 2030. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesCold Run RD T-902
CrossesCold Run
LocationJust North of Hecla
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.70524, -76.00332
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating59.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2003)
Projected traffic1,700 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$271,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cold Run RD T-902 over Cold Run built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Cold Run RD T-902 over Cold Run 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Cold Run RD T-902 over Cold Run carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Cold Run RD T-902 over Cold Run?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Cold Run RD T-902 over Cold Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.