Drehersville RD over Pine Creek
PoorPosted for loadSchuylkill County, Pennsylvania · Drehersvll.Rd.In Deerlake · Structure no. 000000000030986
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 50 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 800
- 1985 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Drehersville RD over Pine Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Drehersville RD over Pine Creek in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 3 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2030. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Drehersville RD over Pine Creek built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.
What condition is Drehersville RD over Pine 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Drehersville RD over Pine Creek carry?
About 800 vehicles per day (1985 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Drehersville RD over Pine Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Drehersville RD over Pine Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.