US Bridges

SR 100(LR 284) over Perkiomen Creek

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Hereford · Structure no. 000000000004709

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,727
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 100(LR 284) over Perkiomen Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 100(LR 284) over Perkiomen Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 74 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 12,727 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,211 by 2032. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 100(LR 284)
CrossesPerkiomen Creek
LocationHereford
RouteState Highway 100
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.4417, -75.55527
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,727 (2024)
Projected traffic10,211 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 284) over Perkiomen Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is SR 100(LR 284) over Perkiomen 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 100(LR 284) over Perkiomen Creek carry?

About 12,727 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 100(LR 284) over Perkiomen Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 100(LR 284) over Perkiomen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.