US Bridges

Little Mountain RD over Trexler Run

Good

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania · 0.75 Mi.E.Of Columbia Co. · Structure no. 000000000053234

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
397
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Little Mountain RD over Trexler Run is a concrete culvert carrying Little Mountain RD over Trexler 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 397 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 357 by 2037. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesLittle Mountain RD
CrossesTrexler Run
Location0.75 Mi.E.Of Columbia Co.
RouteState Highway 0
CountySchuylkill County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.85247, -76.27978
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic397 (2023)
Projected traffic357 by 2037
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Little Mountain RD over Trexler Run built?

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

What condition is Little Mountain RD over Trexler 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Little Mountain RD over Trexler Run carry?

About 397 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Little Mountain RD over Trexler Run?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Little Mountain RD over Trexler Run?

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