US Bridges

Pa 183 (lr 310) over Plum Creek

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · At SR4030 & Penn Bern RD · Structure no. 000000000004747

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,341
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 183 (lr 310) over Plum Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Pa 183 (lr 310) over Plum Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 86 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 15,341 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,959 by 2032. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 183 (lr 310)
CrossesPlum Creek
LocationAt SR4030 & Penn Bern RD
RouteState Highway 183
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.40463, -76.03119
Functional classRural 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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,341 (2024)
Projected traffic17,959 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 183 (lr 310) over Plum Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Pa 183 (lr 310) over Plum Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 183 (lr 310) over Plum Creek carry?

About 15,341 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Pa 183 (lr 310) over Plum Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 183 (lr 310) over Plum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.