US Bridges

T-475 Old Mill Rd. over Deep Creek

Poor

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania · T-475 Old Mill Road · Structure no. 000000000030897

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2003 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-475 Old Mill Rd. over Deep Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying T-475 Old Mill Rd. over Deep Creek in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2023. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT-475 Old Mill Rd.
CrossesDeep Creek
LocationT-475 Old Mill Road
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.6483, -76.55105
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; extensive scour has occurred
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2003)
Projected traffic150 by 2023
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$388,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-475 Old Mill Rd. over Deep Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-475 Old Mill Rd. 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 T-475 Old Mill Rd. over Deep Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is T-475 Old Mill Rd. over Deep Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns T-475 Old Mill Rd. over Deep Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.