Ridge Road over Locust Creek
PoorPosted for loadSchuylkill County, Pennsylvania · NW of Tuscarora Off T-497 · Structure no. 000000000030931
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 1985 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ridge Road over Locust Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ridge Road over Locust Creek in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2030. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 16 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Ridge Road over Locust Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is Ridge Road over Locust 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 Ridge Road over Locust Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (1985 count).
How long is Ridge Road over Locust Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Ridge Road over Locust Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.