Kopp Road over Mahantango Creek
FairPosted for loadSchuylkill County, Pennsylvania · South of Hepler · Structure no. 000000000030947
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 1985 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kopp Road over Mahantango Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Kopp Road over Mahantango Creek in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 574 by 2030. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Kopp Road over Mahantango Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Kopp Road over Mahantango 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Kopp Road over Mahantango Creek carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (1985 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Kopp Road over Mahantango Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Kopp Road over Mahantango Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.