Hill Ave over Mahanoy Creek
PoorPosted for loadSchuylkill County, Pennsylvania · Maizeville Old RTE 924 · Structure no. 000000000030989
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 67 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 1990 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hill Ave over Mahanoy Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Hill Ave over Mahanoy Creek in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 28 by 2010. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hill Ave over Mahanoy Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hill Ave 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Hill Ave over Mahanoy Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (1990 count).
How long is Hill Ave over Mahanoy Creek?
The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Hill Ave over Mahanoy Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.