US Bridges

Catawissa Creek RD over Catawissa Creek

Good

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania · Catawissa Creek Road · Structure no. 000000000052753

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Catawissa Creek RD over Catawissa Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Catawissa Creek RD over Catawissa 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 217 by 2037. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCatawissa Creek RD
CrossesCatawissa Creek
LocationCatawissa Creek Road
RouteState Highway 339
Coordinates40.92141, -76.22595
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2023)
Projected traffic217 by 2037
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Catawissa Creek RD over Catawissa Creek built?

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

What condition is Catawissa Creek RD over Catawissa 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Catawissa Creek RD over Catawissa Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Catawissa Creek RD over Catawissa Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Catawissa Creek RD over Catawissa Creek?

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