Pine Drive over Pine Creek
PoorPosted for loadSchuylkill County, Pennsylvania · Hegins T520 at Pine Creek · Structure no. 000000000030902
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2005 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pine Drive over Pine Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pine Drive over Pine 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 150 by 2025. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 20 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Pine Drive over Pine Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pine Drive over Pine 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 Pine Drive over Pine Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Pine Drive over Pine Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Pine Drive over Pine Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.