Acre Street over Mill Creek
PoorSchuylkill County, Pennsylvania · East of Rt 209 · Structure no. 000000000031002
- Built
- 1917
- 108 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 58 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 1980 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Acre Street over Mill Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Acre Street over Mill Creek in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1917 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 108 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 500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 500 by 2000. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 36 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Acre Street over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is Acre Street over Mill 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Acre Street over Mill Creek carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (1980 count).
How long is Acre Street over Mill Creek?
The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Acre Street over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.