Wood Lane over Deep Creek
PoorPosted for loadSchuylkill County, Pennsylvania · NE of Hegins · Structure no. 000000000030894
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 43 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2003 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wood Lane over Deep Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wood Lane over Deep Creek in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 85 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 3 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2023. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 20 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Wood Lane over Deep Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is Wood Lane over Deep 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Wood Lane over Deep Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Wood Lane over Deep Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Wood Lane over Deep Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.