US Bridges

T-879 Church Road over Pine Creek

Fair

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania · W.Of SR 4015 Nr.Fearnot · Structure no. 000000000030910

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
86 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
1981 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-879 Church Road over Pine Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying T-879 Church Road over Pine Creek in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2001. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesT-879 Church Road
CrossesPine Creek
LocationW.Of SR 4015 Nr.Fearnot
RouteCity Street 0
CountySchuylkill County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.63951, -76.64157
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (1981)
Projected traffic200 by 2001
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$297,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-879 Church Road over Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-879 Church Road over Pine 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 2023.

How much traffic does T-879 Church Road over Pine Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (1981 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is T-879 Church Road over Pine Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns T-879 Church Road over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.