Second Street over Mahanoy Creek
PoorPosted for loadSchuylkill County, Pennsylvania · 2nd St.Btwn.Beech & B Sts · Structure no. 000000000030996
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 67 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 1981 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Second Street over Mahanoy Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying Second 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2001. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 45 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Second 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 Second 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Second Street over Mahanoy Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (1981 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Second Street over Mahanoy Creek?
The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns Second Street over Mahanoy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.