US Bridges

Kalmia St. T-420 over Wiconisco Creek

Fair

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania · S.Of SR 209 E.Of SR 325 · Structure no. 000000000030928

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
175
1980 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kalmia St. T-420 over Wiconisco Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Kalmia St. T-420 over Wiconisco Creek in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 245 by 2000. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesKalmia St. T-420
CrossesWiconisco Creek
LocationS.Of SR 209 E.Of SR 325
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.5806, -76.5194
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (1980)
Projected traffic245 by 2000
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kalmia St. T-420 over Wiconisco Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kalmia St. T-420 over Wiconisco 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Kalmia St. T-420 over Wiconisco Creek carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (1980 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Kalmia St. T-420 over Wiconisco Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Kalmia St. T-420 over Wiconisco Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.