Sherman Street over Mill Creek
PoorClosed to trafficSchuylkill County, Pennsylvania · Sherman St. St.Clair · Structure no. 000000000031013
- Built
- 1919
- 106 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 54 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 1990 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sherman Street over Mill Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Sherman Street over Mill Creek in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1919, so it is 106 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 0 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2010. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 26 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Sherman Street over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sherman 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 Sherman Street over Mill Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Sherman Street over Mill Creek?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Sherman Street over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.