US Bridges

Tannenbaum RD over Little Mahantango Creek

Good

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania · N.Of SR 4016 Nr.Pitman · Structure no. 000000000068841

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tannenbaum RD over Little Mahantango Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Tannenbaum RD over Little Mahantango Creek in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2030. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTannenbaum RD
CrossesLittle Mahantango Creek
LocationN.Of SR 4016 Nr.Pitman
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.70394, -76.564
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
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic100 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Tannenbaum RD over Little Mahantango Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tannenbaum RD over Little Mahantango Creek 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 Tannenbaum RD over Little Mahantango Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Tannenbaum RD over Little Mahantango Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Tannenbaum RD over Little Mahantango Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.