River Dr. over Schuylkill River
PoorClosed to trafficSchuylkill County, Pennsylvania · 2 MI S. of Auburn · Structure no. 000000000030965
- Built
- 1903
- 122 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2022
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 152 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 1985 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
River Dr. over Schuylkill River is a steel truss - thru carrying River Dr. over Schuylkill River in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1903, so it is 122 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 1 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 246 by 2030. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was River Dr. over Schuylkill River built?
It was built in 1903, making it 122 years old in 2025.
What condition is River Dr. over Schuylkill River 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 December 2022.
How much traffic does River Dr. over Schuylkill River carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (1985 count).
How long is River Dr. over Schuylkill River?
The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns River Dr. over Schuylkill River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.