Golden Bear Drive over Mahanoy Creek
PoorSchuylkill County, Pennsylvania · W.Of Mah.City @ M.A.H.S. · Structure no. 000000000030911
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,500
- 1979 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Golden Bear Drive over Mahanoy Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Golden Bear Drive over Mahanoy Creek in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,500 by 2009. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Golden Bear Drive over Mahanoy Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Golden Bear Drive over Mahanoy 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Golden Bear Drive over Mahanoy Creek carry?
About 2,500 vehicles per day (1979 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Golden Bear Drive over Mahanoy Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Golden Bear Drive over Mahanoy Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.