US Bridges

SR 100(LR 06026) over Trib.W.Swamp Creek

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · N.Of New Berlinville · Structure no. 000000000004703

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Other
Other
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,223
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 100(LR 06026) over Trib.W.Swamp Creek is a other other carrying SR 100(LR 06026) over Trib.W.Swamp Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 72 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 17,223 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,877 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 100(LR 06026)
CrossesTrib.W.Swamp Creek
LocationN.Of New Berlinville
RouteState Highway 100
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.35363, -75.6281
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialOther
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,223 (2024)
Projected traffic20,877 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 100(LR 06026) over Trib.W.Swamp Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is SR 100(LR 06026) over Trib.W.Swamp 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SR 100(LR 06026) over Trib.W.Swamp Creek carry?

About 17,223 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 100(LR 06026) over Trib.W.Swamp Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns SR 100(LR 06026) over Trib.W.Swamp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.