Pa 309(LR 226) over Kershners Creek
GoodSchuylkill County, Pennsylvania · Leibeyville West Penn Pk. · Structure no. 000000000047997
- Built
- 2013
- 12 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 73 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,473
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pa 309(LR 226) over Kershners Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 309(LR 226) over Kershners Creek in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 7,473 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,430 by 2039. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Pa 309(LR 226) over Kershners Creek built?
It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pa 309(LR 226) over Kershners 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Pa 309(LR 226) over Kershners Creek carry?
About 7,473 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Pa 309(LR 226) over Kershners Creek?
The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns Pa 309(LR 226) over Kershners Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.