Collins ST over Rdg.Blue Mt.Nor RR Sch.R
PoorClosed to trafficSchuylkill County, Pennsylvania · Collins ST So of US 209 · Structure no. 000000000030982
- Built
- 1890
- 135 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Truss - Deck
- Steel
- Length
- 292 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- —
- 1979 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Collins ST over Rdg.Blue Mt.Nor RR Sch.R is a steel truss - deck carrying Collins ST over Rdg.Blue Mt.Nor RR Sch.R in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1890 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 135 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 1 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: closed to all traffic.
No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
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 | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Superstructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Substructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| 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 Collins ST over Rdg.Blue Mt.Nor RR Sch.R built?
It was built in 1890, making it 135 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is Collins ST over Rdg.Blue Mt.Nor RR Sch.R 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 2023.
How much traffic does Collins ST over Rdg.Blue Mt.Nor RR Sch.R carry?
No traffic count is recorded for this structure.
How long is Collins ST over Rdg.Blue Mt.Nor RR Sch.R?
The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Collins ST over Rdg.Blue Mt.Nor RR Sch.R?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.