US Bridges

Mill Road over Deep Creek

Fair

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania · N.Of SR 25 Nr.Sacramento · Structure no. 000000000030907

Built
1922
103 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
76 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
1981 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mill Road over Deep Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Mill Road 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2001. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMill Road
CrossesDeep Creek
LocationN.Of SR 25 Nr.Sacramento
RouteCity Street 0
CountySchuylkill County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.63805, -76.60805
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (1981)
Projected traffic200 by 2001
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$69,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mill Road over Deep Creek built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mill Road over Deep Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Mill Road over Deep Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (1981 count).

How long is Mill Road over Deep Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Mill Road over Deep Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.