US Bridges

Atlas RD over Little Schuylkill River

Fair

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania · Reynolds/Clamtown · Structure no. 000000000030951

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
1980 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Atlas RD over Little Schuylkill River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Atlas RD over Little Schuylkill River in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,225 by 2000. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAtlas RD
CrossesLittle Schuylkill River
LocationReynolds/Clamtown
RouteCity Street 0
CountySchuylkill County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.74053, -75.96859
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (1980)
Projected traffic2,225 by 2000
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$197,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Atlas RD over Little Schuylkill River built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Atlas RD over Little Schuylkill River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Atlas RD over Little Schuylkill River carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (1980 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Atlas RD over Little Schuylkill River?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Atlas RD over Little Schuylkill River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.