Forest Drive over Deep Creek
PoorPosted for loadSchuylkill County, Pennsylvania · T-480 Forest Drive · Structure no. 000000000030900
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2005 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Forest Drive over Deep Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Forest Drive over Deep Creek in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2030. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Forest Drive over Deep Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Forest Drive 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Forest Drive over Deep Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Forest Drive over Deep Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Forest Drive over Deep Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.