Old Forge Road over Mill Creek
GoodSchuylkill County, Pennsylvania · N.Of SR 443 Nr.Leb.Co.Ln. · Structure no. 000000000030921
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old, rebuilt 2019
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 1985 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Forge Road over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old Forge Road over Mill Creek in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 53 years old, younger 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2005. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Forge Road over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.
What condition is Old Forge Road over Mill 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Old Forge Road over Mill Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (1985 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Old Forge Road over Mill Creek?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Old Forge Road over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.