E Mill ST over Swatara Creek
PoorSchuylkill County, Pennsylvania · E Mill St. in Pine Grove · Structure no. 000000000031000
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 146 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 1980 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
E Mill ST over Swatara Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying E Mill ST over Swatara Creek in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 86 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 2000. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 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 | 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 | 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 E Mill ST over Swatara Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is E Mill ST over Swatara 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does E Mill ST over Swatara Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (1980 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is E Mill ST over Swatara Creek?
The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns E Mill ST over Swatara Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.