US Bridges

SR 176 Nb(lr 1011) over Westley Rd. (T-340)

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · 5 MI N of Morgantown · Structure no. 000000000004726

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,452
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 176 Nb(lr 1011) over Westley Rd. (T-340) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 176 Nb(lr 1011) over Westley Rd. (T-340) in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2009, 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 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 9,452 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,102 by 2032. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 176 Nb(lr 1011)
CrossesWestley Rd. (T-340)
Location5 MI N of Morgantown
RouteInterstate 176
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.22665, -75.91221
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,452 (2023)
Projected traffic12,102 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$270,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 176 Nb(lr 1011) over Westley Rd. (T-340) built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is SR 176 Nb(lr 1011) over Westley Rd. (T-340) 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 176 Nb(lr 1011) over Westley Rd. (T-340) carry?

About 9,452 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 176 Nb(lr 1011) over Westley Rd. (T-340)?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 176 Nb(lr 1011) over Westley Rd. (T-340)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.