Mauch Chunk ST over Little Schuylkill River

Fair Condition133 years old3,000 vehicles/day

Location

StatePennsylvania
CountySchuylkill
LocationOn Mauch Chunk St.tamaqua
CarriesMauch Chunk ST
CrossesLittle Schuylkill River
Coordinates40.79877, -75.96749

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway4 (Poor)
Scour Critical3 — Scour critical

Physical Characteristics

MaterialMasonry
DesignArch - Deck
Total Length82.0 ft (25 m)
Max Span35.1 ft (10.7 m)
Deck Width45.9 ft (14 m)
Deck Area350 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1893 (reconstructed 1997)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic3,000 (2000)
Truck Traffic1%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection324
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCity/Municipal Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000031015

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