US Bridges

Ridge Road over Little Mahantango Creek

Good

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania · Rough and Ready · Structure no. 000000000047153

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
469
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ridge Road over Little Mahantango Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Ridge Road over Little Mahantango Creek in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 469 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 562 by 2032. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesRidge Road
CrossesLittle Mahantango Creek
LocationRough and Ready
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.68013, -76.61976
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic469 (2024)
Projected traffic562 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Ridge Road over Little Mahantango Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ridge Road over Little Mahantango Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Ridge Road over Little Mahantango Creek carry?

About 469 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ridge Road over Little Mahantango Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ridge Road over Little Mahantango Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.