US Bridges

Kiehners Road over Long Run

Fair

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania · Near 183/443 Intersection · Structure no. 000000000040928

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2009 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kiehners Road over Long Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Kiehners Road over Long Run in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 140 by 2019. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKiehners Road
CrossesLong Run
LocationNear 183/443 Intersection
RouteCity Street 0
CountySchuylkill County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.61001, -76.21664
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2009)
Projected traffic140 by 2019
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kiehners Road over Long Run built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kiehners Road over Long Run 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 2022.

How much traffic does Kiehners Road over Long Run carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Kiehners Road over Long Run?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Kiehners Road over Long Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.