US Bridges

Goldstar Highway over Removed RR & Kehly Run

Good

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania · South Shenandoah · Structure no. 000000000052896

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
206 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,651
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Goldstar Highway over Removed RR & Kehly Run is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Goldstar Highway over Removed RR & Kehly Run 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 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 9,651 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,238 by 2037. The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesGoldstar Highway
CrossesRemoved RR & Kehly Run
LocationSouth Shenandoah
RouteState Highway 924
Coordinates40.81556, -76.19969
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length206 ft (62.8 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,651 (2023)
Projected traffic12,238 by 2037
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Goldstar Highway over Removed RR & Kehly Run built?

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

What condition is Goldstar Highway over Removed RR & Kehly Run 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 2024.

How much traffic does Goldstar Highway over Removed RR & Kehly Run carry?

About 9,651 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Goldstar Highway over Removed RR & Kehly Run?

The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Goldstar Highway over Removed RR & Kehly Run?

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