US Bridges

Pa 183(LR 310) over Schuylkill Riv;nsrc;road

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Schuylkill Ave · Structure no. 000000000004742

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
876 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
14,759
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 183(LR 310) over Schuylkill Riv;nsrc;road is a concrete arch - deck carrying Pa 183(LR 310) over Schuylkill Riv;nsrc;road in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 101 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 14,759 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,200 by 2032. The structure is 876 ft (267 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 183(LR 310)
CrossesSchuylkill Riv;nsrc;road
LocationSchuylkill Ave
RouteState Highway 183
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.34989, -75.94342
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+21 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length876 ft (267 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,759 (2023)
Projected traffic19,200 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$4.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 183(LR 310) over Schuylkill Riv;nsrc;road built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Pa 183(LR 310) over Schuylkill Riv;nsrc;road 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 183(LR 310) over Schuylkill Riv;nsrc;road carry?

About 14,759 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pa 183(LR 310) over Schuylkill Riv;nsrc;road?

The structure is 876 ft (267 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 183(LR 310) over Schuylkill Riv;nsrc;road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.