Pa 143(LR 06125) over Moselem Creek
FairBerks County, Pennsylvania · Hard Hill Rd. (PA.143) · Structure no. 000000000004710
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 2018
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 72 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,612
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pa 143(LR 06125) over Moselem Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 143(LR 06125) over Moselem Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 64 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 1,612 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,203 by 2032. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pa 143(LR 06125) over Moselem Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.
What condition is Pa 143(LR 06125) over Moselem 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Pa 143(LR 06125) over Moselem Creek carry?
About 1,612 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Pa 143(LR 06125) over Moselem Creek?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Pa 143(LR 06125) over Moselem Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.