US Bridges

Pa 183 (sr 310) over Pa 12(LR 784& Lr 06150)

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Schuylkill Ave. · Structure no. 000000000004744

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,922
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 183 (sr 310) over Pa 12(LR 784& Lr 06150) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 183 (sr 310) over Pa 12(LR 784& Lr 06150) in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 68 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 15,922 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,870 by 2032. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 183 (sr 310)
CrossesPa 12(LR 784& Lr 06150)
LocationSchuylkill Ave.
RouteState Highway 183
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.35598, -75.94878
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,922 (2024)
Projected traffic15,870 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$197,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 183 (sr 310) over Pa 12(LR 784& Lr 06150) built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Pa 183 (sr 310) over Pa 12(LR 784& Lr 06150) 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 Pa 183 (sr 310) over Pa 12(LR 784& Lr 06150) carry?

About 15,922 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pa 183 (sr 310) over Pa 12(LR 784& Lr 06150)?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 183 (sr 310) over Pa 12(LR 784& Lr 06150)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.