US Bridges

Ridge RD (SR4016) over Mahantango Creek

Good

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania · Village of Klingerstown · Structure no. 000000000052587

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
819
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ridge RD (SR4016) over Mahantango Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ridge RD (SR4016) over Mahantango 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 819 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 899 by 2037. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRidge RD (SR4016)
CrossesMahantango Creek
LocationVillage of Klingerstown
RouteState Highway 0
CountySchuylkill County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.66156, -76.68668
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic819 (2023)
Projected traffic899 by 2037
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
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 Ridge RD (SR4016) over Mahantango Creek built?

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

What condition is Ridge RD (SR4016) over Mahantango 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Ridge RD (SR4016) over Mahantango Creek carry?

About 819 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Ridge RD (SR4016) over Mahantango Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Ridge RD (SR4016) over Mahantango Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).