US Bridges

Pa 901 (lr 53008) over W. Br Schuylkill River

Good

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania · 0.3 Mi. N. of Cressona · Structure no. 000000000056857

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,426
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 901 (lr 53008) over W. Br Schuylkill River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 901 (lr 53008) over W. Br Schuylkill River in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 11,426 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,577 by 2032. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 901 (lr 53008)
CrossesW. Br Schuylkill River
Location0.3 Mi. N. of Cressona
RouteState Highway 901
CountySchuylkill County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.64174, -76.19503
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,426 (2024)
Projected traffic14,577 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 901 (lr 53008) over W. Br Schuylkill River built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 901 (lr 53008) over W. Br Schuylkill River 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 2021.

How much traffic does Pa 901 (lr 53008) over W. Br Schuylkill River carry?

About 11,426 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Pa 901 (lr 53008) over W. Br Schuylkill River?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 901 (lr 53008) over W. Br Schuylkill River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.