Tunnel RD over Schuylkill River
PoorPosted for loadSchuylkill County, Pennsylvania · On T-837 in Landingville · Structure no. 000000000030997
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 142 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 135
- 1980 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Tunnel RD over Schuylkill River is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Tunnel RD over Schuylkill River 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 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 135 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2030. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Tunnel RD over Schuylkill River built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.
What condition is Tunnel RD over Schuylkill River 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 November 2022.
How much traffic does Tunnel RD over Schuylkill River carry?
About 135 vehicles per day (1980 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Tunnel RD over Schuylkill River?
The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Tunnel RD over Schuylkill River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.