Main ST over Schuylkill River
PoorPosted for loadSchuylkill County, Pennsylvania · Middleport Boro Main St. · Structure no. 000000000030999
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 1985 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Main ST over Schuylkill River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Main ST over Schuylkill River in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2005. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 41 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Main ST over Schuylkill River built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Main ST 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Main ST over Schuylkill River carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (1985 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Main ST over Schuylkill River?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Main ST over Schuylkill River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.