US Bridges

Pa 143(LR 285) over Unnamed Trib Maiden Crk

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · @ PA.737 & Pa. 143 Int. · Structure no. 000000000004722

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,829
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 143(LR 285) over Unnamed Trib Maiden Crk is a concrete tee beam carrying Pa 143(LR 285) over Unnamed Trib Maiden Crk in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 1,829 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,898 by 2032. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 143(LR 285)
CrossesUnnamed Trib Maiden Crk
Location@ PA.737 & Pa. 143 Int.
RouteState Highway 143
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.62401, -75.86223
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$201,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 143(LR 285) over Unnamed Trib Maiden Crk built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 143(LR 285) over Unnamed Trib Maiden Crk 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 143(LR 285) over Unnamed Trib Maiden Crk carry?

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

How long is Pa 143(LR 285) over Unnamed Trib Maiden Crk?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 143(LR 285) over Unnamed Trib Maiden Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.