US Bridges

SR 0078(LR 141) over Northkill Creek

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi.W.Of Shartlesville · Structure no. 000000000004646

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
32,877
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0078(LR 141) over Northkill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 0078(LR 141) over Northkill Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 71 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 6 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 32,877 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,209 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0078(LR 141)
CrossesNorthkill Creek
Location1 Mi.W.Of Shartlesville
RouteInterstate 78
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.5122, -76.12665
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,877 (2023)
Projected traffic44,209 by 2032
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0078(LR 141) over Northkill Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is SR 0078(LR 141) over Northkill 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0078(LR 141) over Northkill Creek carry?

About 32,877 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is SR 0078(LR 141) over Northkill Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns SR 0078(LR 141) over Northkill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.