US Bridges

Summer Mountain RD over Little Schuylkill Trib

Good

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania · 0.2 MI S of PA443 · Structure no. 000000000056927

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Summer Mountain RD over Little Schuylkill Trib is a concrete slab carrying Summer Mountain RD over Little Schuylkill Trib in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSummer Mountain RD
CrossesLittle Schuylkill Trib
Location0.2 MI S of PA443
RouteCity Street 0
CountySchuylkill County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.70253, -75.98464
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
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 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 rating93 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2020)
Projected traffic30 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Summer Mountain RD over Little Schuylkill Trib built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Summer Mountain RD over Little Schuylkill Trib 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does Summer Mountain RD over Little Schuylkill Trib carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Summer Mountain RD over Little Schuylkill Trib?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Summer Mountain RD over Little Schuylkill Trib?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.