US Bridges

Pa 143(LR 285) over Pine Creek

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · 2 Mi.N.Of Lenhartsville · Structure no. 000000000004721

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,829
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 143(LR 285) over Pine Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Pa 143(LR 285) over Pine Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 1,829 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,898 by 2032. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 143(LR 285)
CrossesPine Creek
Location2 Mi.N.Of Lenhartsville
RouteState Highway 143
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.60771, -75.8731
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,829 (2024)
Projected traffic2,898 by 2032
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 143(LR 285) over Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 143(LR 285) over Pine 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 143(LR 285) over Pine Creek carry?

About 1,829 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Pa 143(LR 285) over Pine Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 143(LR 285) over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.