US Bridges

Forestry Access RD over Trib. to Bear Creek

Good

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania · Inter. West Deerview RD · Structure no. 000000000052400

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2015 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Forestry Access RD over Trib. to Bear Creek is a steel culvert carrying Forestry Access RD over Trib. to Bear Creek in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2025. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesForestry Access RD
CrossesTrib. to Bear Creek
LocationInter. West Deerview RD
RouteState Lands Road 0
Coordinates40.5622, -76.1519
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2015)
Projected traffic10 by 2025
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation 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 Forestry Access RD over Trib. to Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Forestry Access RD over Trib. to Bear 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 2023.

How much traffic does Forestry Access RD over Trib. to Bear Creek carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Forestry Access RD over Trib. to Bear Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m).

Who owns Forestry Access RD over Trib. to Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.