FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

E MILL ST

Carrying E MILL ST over SWATARA CREEK

E MILL ST. IN PINE GROVE, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
35 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: E MILL ST

The E MILL ST bridge in Schuylkill, Pennsylvania carries E MILL ST over SWATARA CREEK. It was built in 1939, making it 87 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1998, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 44.5 meters (146 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 300 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Pennsylvania bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 34.5 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How E MILL ST compares

▼ 4.8
Load rating vs Pennsylvania average (39.3 t)
Bottom 35%
Lower load rating than 65% of Pennsylvania bridges
199
Bridges in Schuylkill · 46 in Poor condition
E MILL ST 34.5 t
Pennsylvania average 39.3 t

Live comparison across Pennsylvania.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
53.6 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.0
Serviceability /30
11.7
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
34.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1939
Last Reconstructed
1998
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
44.5 m (146 ft)
Deck Width
11.2 m (37 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
300 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000031000

Condition Analysis

  • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.

How to read this record

E MILL ST is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare E MILL ST against other structures in Schuylkill and across Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for E MILL ST?

E MILL ST in Schuylkill, Pennsylvania has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is E MILL ST inspected?

E MILL ST's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 300 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. E MILL ST is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for E MILL ST?

E MILL ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 34.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining E MILL ST?

E MILL ST is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is E MILL ST and does age affect safety?

E MILL ST was built in 1939, making it 87 years old and last reconstructed in 1998.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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