Farmers Rd. over Dark Run
PoorPosted for loadSchuylkill County, Pennsylvania · Northeast of Ringtown · Structure no. 000000000030943
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2001 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Farmers Rd. over Dark Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Farmers Rd. over Dark Run in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,776 by 2030. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Farmers Rd. over Dark Run built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Farmers Rd. over Dark Run 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 Farmers Rd. over Dark Run carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Farmers Rd. over Dark Run?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Farmers Rd. over Dark Run?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.