US Bridges

Pa 12(LR 784) over Schuylkill R.;river Rd.

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Warren St.Bypass · Structure no. 000000000004782

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
780 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
61,980
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 12(LR 784) over Schuylkill R.;river Rd. is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Pa 12(LR 784) over Schuylkill R.;river Rd. in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2021, 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 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 61,980 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 75,753 by 2032. The structure is 780 ft (237.7 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 12(LR 784)
CrossesSchuylkill R.;river Rd.
LocationWarren St.Bypass
RouteState Highway 12
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.37086, -75.92867
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length780 ft (237.7 m)
Longest span234 ft (71.3 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61,980 (2024)
Projected traffic75,753 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 12(LR 784) over Schuylkill R.;river Rd. built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is Pa 12(LR 784) over Schuylkill R.;river Rd. 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 12(LR 784) over Schuylkill R.;river Rd. carry?

About 61,980 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pa 12(LR 784) over Schuylkill R.;river Rd.?

The structure is 780 ft (237.7 m) long with a longest span of 234 ft (71.3 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 12(LR 784) over Schuylkill R.;river Rd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.