W. Deerview over Bear Creek
FairSchuylkill County, Pennsylvania · S.Of TR 895 at Aucheys · Structure no. 000000000030933
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 1981 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
W. Deerview over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying W. Deerview over Bear Creek in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 65 years old, older 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2001. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 W. Deerview over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is W. Deerview over Bear 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does W. Deerview over Bear Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (1981 count).
How long is W. Deerview over Bear Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns W. Deerview over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.