Pine Hill RD over Kershners Creek
PoorPosted for loadSchuylkill County, Pennsylvania · Leibyville · Structure no. 000000000030980
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 320
- 1977 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pine Hill RD over Kershners Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Pine Hill RD over Kershners Creek in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 320 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 448 by 2007. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 26 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pine Hill RD over Kershners Creek built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pine Hill RD over Kershners 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 Pine Hill RD over Kershners Creek carry?
About 320 vehicles per day (1977 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Pine Hill RD over Kershners Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Pine Hill RD over Kershners Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.