Fork Mtn. Rd. over Pine Creek
PoorSchuylkill County, Pennsylvania · At Fort Lebanon RD · Structure no. 000000000030966
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 1988 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fork Mtn. Rd. over Pine Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fork Mtn. Rd. over Pine Creek in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 4 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.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2008. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Fork Mtn. Rd. over Pine Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fork Mtn. Rd. over Pine Creek 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Fork Mtn. Rd. over Pine Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Fork Mtn. Rd. over Pine Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Fork Mtn. Rd. over Pine Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.