Bridge Street over Mahanoy Creek
PoorPosted for loadSchuylkill County, Pennsylvania · 2nd St. Ashland Boro · Structure no. 000000000030984
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 69 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 1981 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bridge Street over Mahanoy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bridge Street over Mahanoy Creek in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2001. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 33 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 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bridge Street over Mahanoy Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bridge Street over Mahanoy 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Bridge Street over Mahanoy Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (1981 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Bridge Street over Mahanoy Creek?
The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Bridge Street over Mahanoy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.