US Bridges

Pa 10 (lr 274) over Allegheny Creek

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Village of Green Hills · Structure no. 000000000004573

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,507
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 10 (lr 274) over Allegheny Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Pa 10 (lr 274) over Allegheny Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,507 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,723 by 2032. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 10 (lr 274)
CrossesAllegheny Creek
LocationVillage of Green Hills
RouteState Highway 10
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.24863, -75.91214
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,507 (2023)
Projected traffic9,723 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$82,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 10 (lr 274) over Allegheny Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 10 (lr 274) over Allegheny Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 10 (lr 274) over Allegheny Creek carry?

About 4,507 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Pa 10 (lr 274) over Allegheny Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 10 (lr 274) over Allegheny Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.