T474 Gap School RD over Rausch Creek
PoorSchuylkill County, Pennsylvania · T-474 Gap School Road · Structure no. 000000000030896
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2003 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T474 Gap School RD over Rausch Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T474 Gap School RD over Rausch Creek in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2030. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 T474 Gap School RD over Rausch Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is T474 Gap School RD over Rausch 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does T474 Gap School RD over Rausch Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is T474 Gap School RD over Rausch Creek?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns T474 Gap School RD over Rausch Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.