US Bridges

SR 183(LR 310) over Norfolk Southern RR

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Schuylkill Ave · Structure no. 000000000004743

Built
1912
113 years old, rebuilt 1930
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
87 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,759
2023 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 1912 and reconstructed in 1930, so it is 113 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 14,759 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,200 by 2032. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 183(LR 310)
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
LocationSchuylkill Ave
RouteState Highway 183
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.3531, -75.9467
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 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
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
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$745,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1930.

What condition is SR 183(LR 310) over Norfolk Southern RR 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 December 2023.

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

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

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

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the Railroad and maintained by the State Highway Agency.