Park Place Road over N. Mahanoy Creek
PoorSchuylkill County, Pennsylvania · Park Place RD N.Of M.C. · Structure no. 000000000030912
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,300
- 1977 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Park Place Road over N. Mahanoy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Park Place Road over N. Mahanoy Creek in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,820 by 2007. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Park Place Road over N. Mahanoy Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Park Place Road over N. 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Park Place Road over N. Mahanoy Creek carry?
About 1,300 vehicles per day (1977 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Park Place Road over N. Mahanoy Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Park Place Road over N. Mahanoy Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.