US Bridges

Red Ridge Road over Tomhickon Creek

Good

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania · 1.2 Mi. N. of Zion Grove · Structure no. 000000000047198

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Red Ridge Road over Tomhickon Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Red Ridge Road over Tomhickon 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 422 by 2032. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRed Ridge Road
CrossesTomhickon Creek
Location1.2 Mi. N. of Zion Grove
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.91217, -76.19668
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2023)
Projected traffic422 by 2032
Trucks9%
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

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 Red Ridge Road over Tomhickon Creek built?

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

What condition is Red Ridge Road over Tomhickon 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 Red Ridge Road over Tomhickon Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Red Ridge Road over Tomhickon Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Red Ridge Road over Tomhickon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.