US Bridges

T-837 (tunnel Rd) over Trib. to Schuylkill R.

Good

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania · Inters. With T-714 · Structure no. 000000000030972

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
135
1980 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-837 (tunnel Rd) over Trib. to Schuylkill R. is a prestressed concrete slab carrying T-837 (tunnel Rd) over Trib. to Schuylkill R. in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 60 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 135 vehicles a day, projected to reach 135 by 2010. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesT-837 (tunnel Rd)
CrossesTrib. to Schuylkill R.
LocationInters. With T-714
RouteCity Street 0
CountySchuylkill County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.61566, -76.10133
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic135 (1980)
Projected traffic135 by 2010
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$15,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-837 (tunnel Rd) over Trib. to Schuylkill R. built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is T-837 (tunnel Rd) over Trib. to Schuylkill R. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does T-837 (tunnel Rd) over Trib. to Schuylkill R. carry?

About 135 vehicles per day (1980 count).

How long is T-837 (tunnel Rd) over Trib. to Schuylkill R.?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns T-837 (tunnel Rd) over Trib. to Schuylkill R.?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.