Mill Creek Ave. over Mill Creek
FairSchuylkill County, Pennsylvania · 0.7 Mi.East of Pottsville · Structure no. 000000000030885
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,110
- 1992 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mill Creek Ave. over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mill Creek Ave. over Mill Creek in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 5,110 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,154 by 2012. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 44 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mill Creek Ave. over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mill Creek Ave. over Mill Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Mill Creek Ave. over Mill Creek carry?
About 5,110 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Mill Creek Ave. over Mill Creek?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Mill Creek Ave. over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.