Nichols St. over Progress Ave.
FairSchuylkill County, Pennsylvania · Nichols St.Pottsville · Structure no. 000000000030983
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,210
- 1975 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nichols St. over Progress Ave. is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nichols St. over Progress Ave. in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 7,210 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,094 by 2005. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 46 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nichols St. over Progress Ave. built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nichols St. over Progress Ave. 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Nichols St. over Progress Ave. carry?
About 7,210 vehicles per day (1975 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Nichols St. over Progress Ave.?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Nichols St. over Progress Ave.?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.