US Bridges

Pa 443(LR 140) over Schuylkill River

Good

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania · Columbia Street · Structure no. 000000000068349

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
144 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,818
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 443(LR 140) over Schuylkill River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 443(LR 140) over Schuylkill River in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,818 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,034 by 2032. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesPa 443(LR 140)
CrossesSchuylkill River
LocationColumbia Street
RouteState Highway 443
Coordinates40.62396, -76.17478
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,818 (2024)
Projected traffic15,034 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 443(LR 140) over Schuylkill River built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 443(LR 140) over 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 443(LR 140) over Schuylkill River carry?

About 10,818 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pa 443(LR 140) over Schuylkill River?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 443(LR 140) over Schuylkill River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.