Ridge Road over Little Catawissa Creek
FairSchuylkill County, Pennsylvania · 0.8 Mi.Nw of Ringtown · Structure no. 000000000030944
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 1985 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ridge Road over Little Catawissa Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ridge Road over Little Catawissa Creek in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2005. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Ridge Road over Little Catawissa Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ridge Road over Little Catawissa 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Ridge Road over Little Catawissa Creek carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (1985 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Ridge Road over Little Catawissa Creek?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Ridge Road over Little Catawissa Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.