US Bridges

SR 724 LR148 over Wyomissing Creek

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Lancaster Pike · Structure no. 000000000004768

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,242
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 724 LR148 over Wyomissing Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 724 LR148 over Wyomissing Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 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 12,242 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,270 by 2032. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 724 LR148
CrossesWyomissing Creek
LocationLancaster Pike
RouteState Highway 724
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.30597, -75.97647
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.4 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,242 (2023)
Projected traffic20,270 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$342,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 724 LR148 over Wyomissing Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 724 LR148 over Wyomissing 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 724 LR148 over Wyomissing Creek carry?

About 12,242 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 724 LR148 over Wyomissing Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns SR 724 LR148 over Wyomissing Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.