US Bridges

SR2089 Sb(lr 1011) over Pa Turnpike East-West

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Pa Turnpike under SR2089 · Structure no. 000000000004725

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
254 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,902
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2089 Sb(lr 1011) over Pa Turnpike East-West is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2089 Sb(lr 1011) over Pa Turnpike East-West in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 63 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 3,902 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,398 by 2032. The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2089 Sb(lr 1011)
CrossesPa Turnpike East-West
LocationPa Turnpike under SR2089
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.1619, -75.89863
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length254 ft (77.4 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,902 (2023)
Projected traffic3,398 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2089 Sb(lr 1011) over Pa Turnpike East-West built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is SR2089 Sb(lr 1011) over Pa Turnpike East-West 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 SR2089 Sb(lr 1011) over Pa Turnpike East-West carry?

About 3,902 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR2089 Sb(lr 1011) over Pa Turnpike East-West?

The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns SR2089 Sb(lr 1011) over Pa Turnpike East-West?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.