US Bridges

Bridge St. over Mahanoy Creek

Fair

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania · Boro of Gilberton · Structure no. 000000000039596

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
1981 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridge St. over Mahanoy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bridge St. over Mahanoy Creek in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 53 by 2030. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesBridge St.
CrossesMahanoy Creek
LocationBoro of Gilberton
RouteCity Street 0
CountySchuylkill County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.79388, -76.24183
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (1981)
Projected traffic53 by 2030
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bridge St. over Mahanoy Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bridge St. over Mahanoy 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Bridge St. over Mahanoy Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (1981 count).

How long is Bridge St. over Mahanoy Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Bridge St. over Mahanoy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.