Church Road over Deep Creek
PoorPosted for loadSchuylkill County, Pennsylvania · NE of Valley View · Structure no. 000000000030899
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 56 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2005 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Church Road over Deep Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Church Road over Deep Creek in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2000. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 32 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Church Road over Deep Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Church Road 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 2023.
How much traffic does Church Road over Deep Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is Church Road over Deep Creek?
The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Church Road over Deep Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.