Bridge Road T-524 over Deep Creek
PoorSchuylkill County, Pennsylvania · NE of Hegins T-524 · Structure no. 000000000030903
- Built
- 1922
- 103 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 67 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 1980 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bridge Road T-524 over Deep Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Bridge Road T-524 over Deep Creek in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 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 3 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2000. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 22 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 Bridge Road T-524 over Deep Creek built?
It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bridge Road T-524 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Bridge Road T-524 over Deep Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (1980 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Bridge Road T-524 over Deep Creek?
The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Bridge Road T-524 over Deep Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.