Ash Circle over Lizard Creek
PoorSchuylkill County, Pennsylvania · 320 Ft South of S.R.0895 · Structure no. 000000000030973
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 68 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 1990 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ash Circle over Lizard Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Ash Circle over Lizard Creek in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 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 2010. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ash Circle over Lizard Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ash Circle over Lizard 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Ash Circle over Lizard Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Ash Circle over Lizard Creek?
The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Ash Circle over Lizard Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.