US Bridges

SR 183(LR 310) over Norfolk/Southern RR

Poor

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Schuylkill Ave SB One-Way · Structure no. 000000000004741

Built
1916
109 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,121
2024 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

SR 183(LR 310) over Norfolk/Southern RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 183(LR 310) over Norfolk/Southern RR in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1916, so it is 109 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 7,121 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,244 by 2032. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 183(LR 310)
CrossesNorfolk/Southern RR
LocationSchuylkill Ave SB One-Way
RouteState Highway 183
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.3427, -75.9389
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,121 (2024)
Projected traffic9,244 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$508,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 183(LR 310) over Norfolk/Southern RR built?

It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 183(LR 310) over Norfolk/Southern RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 183(LR 310) over Norfolk/Southern RR carry?

About 7,121 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 183(LR 310) over Norfolk/Southern RR?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns SR 183(LR 310) over Norfolk/Southern RR?

It is owned by the Railroad.