Railroad ST over Mill Creek
PoorPosted for loadSchuylkill County, Pennsylvania · St. Clair on Railroad St. · Structure no. 000000000031010
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 1980 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Railroad ST over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Railroad ST over Mill Creek in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2000. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 53 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Railroad ST over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Railroad ST 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Railroad ST over Mill Creek carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (1980 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Railroad ST over Mill Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns Railroad ST over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.