US Bridges

Frisbie RD over Pine Creek

Fair

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania · E. of Orwigsburg · Structure no. 000000000030970

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2000 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Frisbie RD over Pine Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying Frisbie RD over Pine Creek in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2020. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFrisbie RD
CrossesPine Creek
LocationE. of Orwigsburg
RouteCity Street 0
CountySchuylkill County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.6514, -76.0693
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
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2000)
Projected traffic160 by 2020
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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$146,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Frisbie RD over Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Frisbie RD over Pine 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Frisbie RD over Pine Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Frisbie RD over Pine Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Frisbie RD over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.