Broadway Gas Water over Schuylkill River
FairSchuylkill County, Pennsylvania · Broadway Street in Schul. · Structure no. 000000000031014
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 158 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 1985 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Broadway Gas Water over Schuylkill River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Broadway Gas Water over Schuylkill River in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2005. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 34 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Broadway Gas Water over Schuylkill River built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.
What condition is Broadway Gas Water over Schuylkill River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Broadway Gas Water over Schuylkill River carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (1985 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Broadway Gas Water over Schuylkill River?
The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Broadway Gas Water over Schuylkill River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.