Elm ST over Little Schuylkill River
PoorSchuylkill County, Pennsylvania · In Tamaqua on Elm St. · Structure no. 000000000031016
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 1990 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elm ST over Little Schuylkill River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Elm ST over Little Schuylkill River in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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.
It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2010. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 39 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Elm ST over Little Schuylkill River built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Elm ST 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Elm ST over Little Schuylkill River carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Elm ST over Little Schuylkill River?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Elm ST over Little Schuylkill River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.