US Bridges

Pa 895 (LR466) over Schuylkill River

Good

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania · 0.25MI.E.OF Auburn Boro · Structure no. 000000000048343

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
225 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,940
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 895 (LR466) over Schuylkill River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Pa 895 (LR466) over Schuylkill River 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 3,940 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,063 by 2039. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 895 (LR466)
CrossesSchuylkill River
Location0.25MI.E.OF Auburn Boro
RouteState Highway 895
CountySchuylkill County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.60224, -76.08864
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,940 (2024)
Projected traffic4,063 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Pa 895 (LR466) over Schuylkill River built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 895 (LR466) over 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 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 895 (LR466) over Schuylkill River carry?

About 3,940 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Pa 895 (LR466) over Schuylkill River?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 895 (LR466) over Schuylkill River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.