Maple Ave (T-545) over W.Branch Schuylkill Riv.
GoodSchuylkill County, Pennsylvania · At Rt. 901 Intersection · Structure no. 000000000030919
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 65 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 1990 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Maple Ave (T-545) over W.Branch Schuylkill Riv. is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Maple Ave (T-545) over W.Branch Schuylkill Riv. in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 66 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2030. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Maple Ave (T-545) over W.Branch Schuylkill Riv. built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is Maple Ave (T-545) over W.Branch Schuylkill Riv. 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Maple Ave (T-545) over W.Branch Schuylkill Riv. carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Maple Ave (T-545) over W.Branch Schuylkill Riv.?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Maple Ave (T-545) over W.Branch Schuylkill Riv.?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.