US Bridges

Mahantongo ST over Deep Creek

Good

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania · N.Of SR 25 Nr.Sacramento · Structure no. 000000000030908

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
58 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1985 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mahantongo ST over Deep Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying Mahantongo ST over Deep Creek in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2005. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMahantongo ST
CrossesDeep Creek
LocationN.Of SR 25 Nr.Sacramento
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.64171, -76.58757
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1985)
Projected traffic110 by 2005
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$119,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mahantongo ST over Deep Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mahantongo ST over Deep Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Mahantongo ST over Deep Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1985 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mahantongo ST over Deep Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Mahantongo ST over Deep Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.