Aristes RD over Little Catawissa Creek
PoorPosted for loadSchuylkill County, Pennsylvania · West of Ringtown · Structure no. 000000000030939
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 48 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 1985 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Aristes RD over Little Catawissa Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Aristes RD over Little Catawissa Creek in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2005. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Aristes RD over Little Catawissa Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Aristes RD over Little Catawissa 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Aristes RD over Little Catawissa Creek carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (1985 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Aristes RD over Little Catawissa Creek?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Aristes RD over Little Catawissa Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.