Ridge Rd. over Lizard Creek
FairSchuylkill County, Pennsylvania · 175 Ft South of Pa 895 · Structure no. 000000000030977
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 54 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 1985 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ridge Rd. over Lizard Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ridge Rd. over Lizard Creek in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, younger 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 6 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2005. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Ridge Rd. over Lizard Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ridge Rd. over Lizard 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Ridge Rd. over Lizard Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (1985 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Ridge Rd. over Lizard Creek?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Ridge Rd. over Lizard Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.