US Bridges

Pa 183 (lr 310) over Powder Mill Creek

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 MI S of Bernville · Structure no. 000000000004749

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
169 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,760
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 183 (lr 310) over Powder Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 183 (lr 310) over Powder Mill Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 14,760 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,959 by 2032. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 183 (lr 310)
CrossesPowder Mill Creek
Location1.5 MI S of Bernville
RouteState Highway 183
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.41591, -76.09009
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length169 ft (51.5 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,760 (2023)
Projected traffic17,959 by 2032
Trucks10%
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 Powder Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 183 (lr 310) over Powder Mill 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 April 2024.

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

About 14,760 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 183 (lr 310) over Powder Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.