US Bridges

Pa 309 (lr 226) over Lizard Creek

Good

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania · Snyders · Structure no. 000000000048941

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2020
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
140 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,123
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 309 (lr 226) over Lizard Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Pa 309 (lr 226) over Lizard Creek in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 9,123 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,656 by 2039. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesPa 309 (lr 226)
CrossesLizard Creek
LocationSnyders
RouteState Highway 309
Coordinates40.71942, -75.85478
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2020
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,123 (2024)
Projected traffic8,656 by 2039
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 309 (lr 226) over Lizard Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 309 (lr 226) over Lizard 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 November 2020.

How much traffic does Pa 309 (lr 226) over Lizard Creek carry?

About 9,123 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Pa 309 (lr 226) over Lizard Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 309 (lr 226) over Lizard Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.