US Bridges

Cave Road (T-577) over Deep Creek

Good

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania · 1000 Ft South of SR 4020 · Structure no. 000000000052866

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
51
1985 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cave Road (T-577) over Deep Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Cave Road (T-577) over Deep Creek in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 51 vehicles a day, projected to reach 230 by 2030. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCave Road (T-577)
CrossesDeep Creek
Location1000 Ft South of SR 4020
RouteCity Street 0
CountySchuylkill County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.70446, -76.42961
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51 (1985)
Projected traffic230 by 2030
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Cave Road (T-577) over Deep Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cave Road (T-577) over Deep 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Cave Road (T-577) over Deep Creek carry?

About 51 vehicles per day (1985 count).

How long is Cave Road (T-577) over Deep Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Cave Road (T-577) over Deep Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.