Orchard RD T-863 over Pine Creek
PoorSchuylkill County, Pennsylvania · 0.1 Mile So. of Pa 54 · Structure no. 000000000030929
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 1990 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Orchard RD T-863 over Pine Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Orchard RD T-863 over Pine Creek in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2010. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Orchard RD T-863 over Pine Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Orchard RD T-863 over Pine 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Orchard RD T-863 over Pine Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Orchard RD T-863 over Pine Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Orchard RD T-863 over Pine Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.