US Bridges

Greenwood Street over Panther Creek

FairPosted for load

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania · Greenwood ST Tamaqua Pa · Structure no. 000000000031018

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
1985 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greenwood Street over Panther Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Greenwood Street over Panther Creek in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 6 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 1,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,000 by 2005. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGreenwood Street
CrossesPanther Creek
LocationGreenwood ST Tamaqua Pa
RouteCity Street 0GREE
Coordinates40.79664, -75.96554
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (1985)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2005
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$174,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Greenwood Street over Panther Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Greenwood Street over Panther Creek 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 Greenwood Street over Panther Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (1985 count).

How long is Greenwood Street over Panther Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Greenwood Street over Panther Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.