William Street over Mahanoy Creek
PoorSchuylkill County, Pennsylvania · Williams St.N.Of Oak St. · Structure no. 000000000030995
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 1981 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
William Street over Mahanoy Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying William Street over Mahanoy Creek in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 105 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.
It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2001. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 William Street over Mahanoy Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is William 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 2023.
How much traffic does William Street over Mahanoy Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (1981 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is William Street over Mahanoy Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns William Street over Mahanoy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.