US Bridges

Pa 10 (lr 06090) over Trib. to Conestoga Creek

Poor

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Morgantown & Quarry Rds. · Structure no. 000000000004566

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,139
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 10 (lr 06090) over Trib. to Conestoga Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 10 (lr 06090) over Trib. to Conestoga Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 5,139 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,468 by 2032. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPa 10 (lr 06090)
CrossesTrib. to Conestoga Creek
LocationMorgantown & Quarry Rds.
RouteState Highway 10
Coordinates40.16426, -75.87889
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,139 (2023)
Projected traffic6,468 by 2032
Trucks8%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$99,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 10 (lr 06090) over Trib. to Conestoga Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 10 (lr 06090) over Trib. to Conestoga Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 10 (lr 06090) over Trib. to Conestoga Creek carry?

About 5,139 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Pa 10 (lr 06090) over Trib. to Conestoga Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 10 (lr 06090) over Trib. to Conestoga Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.