Mauch Chunk ST over Little Schuylkill River
FairSchuylkill County, Pennsylvania · On Mauch Chunk St.Tamaqua · Structure no. 000000000031015
- Built
- 1893
- 132 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 82 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,000
- 2000 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mauch Chunk ST over Little Schuylkill River is a masonry arch - deck carrying Mauch Chunk ST over Little Schuylkill River in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1893 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 132 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,100 by 2020. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 46 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mauch Chunk ST over Little Schuylkill River built?
It was built in 1893, making it 132 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is Mauch Chunk ST over Little 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Mauch Chunk ST over Little Schuylkill River carry?
About 3,000 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Mauch Chunk ST over Little Schuylkill River?
The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Mauch Chunk ST over Little Schuylkill River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.