Pa 309 (lr 226) over Little Schuylkill River
GoodSchuylkill County, Pennsylvania · Center ST Tamaqua · Structure no. 000000000047656
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2022
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 106 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 16,691
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pa 309 (lr 226) over Little Schuylkill River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Pa 309 (lr 226) over Little Schuylkill River 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 16,691 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,249 by 2030. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pa 309 (lr 226) over Little Schuylkill River built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pa 309 (lr 226) over Little Schuylkill River 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 December 2022.
How much traffic does Pa 309 (lr 226) over Little Schuylkill River carry?
About 16,691 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Pa 309 (lr 226) over Little Schuylkill River?
The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns Pa 309 (lr 226) over Little Schuylkill River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.