US Bridges

Brook Street over Pine Creek

Poor

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania · SE of Hegins · Structure no. 000000000030904

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2003 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brook Street over Pine Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Brook Street 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.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 404 by 2030. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBrook Street
CrossesPine Creek
LocationSE of Hegins
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.64477, -76.47037
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2003)
Projected traffic404 by 2030
Trucks5%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$285,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brook Street over Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brook Street 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Brook Street over Pine Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Brook Street over Pine Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Brook Street over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.