Broad Street over Little Schuylkill River
PoorPosted for loadSchuylkill County, Pennsylvania · 460 Ft West of SR 61 · Structure no. 000000000031004
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 164 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 1985 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Broad Street over Little Schuylkill River is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Broad Street over Little Schuylkill River in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 3 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2030. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 Broad Street over Little Schuylkill River built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.
What condition is Broad Street over Little 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 2023.
How much traffic does Broad Street over Little Schuylkill River carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (1985 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Broad Street over Little Schuylkill River?
The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Broad Street over Little Schuylkill River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency and maintained by the Town or Township Highway Agency.