US Bridges

Main ST Tremont over Middle Creek

Fair

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania · East End Tremont · Structure no. 000000000030938

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
750
1980 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main ST Tremont over Middle Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying Main ST Tremont over Middle Creek in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 95 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,050 by 2000. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMain ST Tremont
CrossesMiddle Creek
LocationEast End Tremont
RouteCity Street 0
CountySchuylkill County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.62966, -76.38443
Functional classUrban 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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (1980)
Projected traffic1,050 by 2000
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$292,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Main ST Tremont over Middle Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is Main ST Tremont over Middle 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Main ST Tremont over Middle Creek carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (1980 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Main ST Tremont over Middle Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Main ST Tremont over Middle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.