Washington St. over Mill Creek
FairSchuylkill County, Pennsylvania · Port Carbon Post Office · Structure no. 000000000041568
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Washington St. over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Washington St. over Mill Creek in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 610 by 2038. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 40 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Washington St. over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is Washington St. over Mill 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Washington St. over Mill Creek carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Washington St. over Mill Creek?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Washington St. over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.