Richard ST over Mahanoy Creek
PoorPosted for loadSchuylkill County, Pennsylvania · Richard ST in Girardville · Structure no. 000000000030991
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 1981 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Richard ST over Mahanoy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Richard ST over Mahanoy Creek in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2030. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 37 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 | 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 Richard ST over Mahanoy Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Richard ST 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Richard ST over Mahanoy Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (1981 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Richard ST over Mahanoy Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Richard ST over Mahanoy Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.