Cedar Street over Little Schuylkill River
FairPosted for loadSchuylkill County, Pennsylvania · Cedar St. Tamaqua Pa. · Structure no. 000000000031017
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 89 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,000
- 1981 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cedar Street over Little Schuylkill River is a concrete tee beam carrying Cedar Street over Little Schuylkill River in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 88 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,050 by 2001. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 43 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cedar Street over Little Schuylkill River built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is Cedar Street 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Cedar Street over Little Schuylkill River carry?
About 3,000 vehicles per day (1981 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Cedar Street over Little Schuylkill River?
The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Cedar Street over Little Schuylkill River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.