US Bridges

SR 12(LR 784) over Private Rds(car-Tech.)

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Warren St.Bypass · Structure no. 000000000004784

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
204 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
82,327
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 12(LR 784) over Private Rds(car-Tech.) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 12(LR 784) over Private Rds(car-Tech.) in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 82,327 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,138 by 2032. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 12(LR 784)
CrossesPrivate Rds(car-Tech.)
LocationWarren St.Bypass
RouteState Highway 12
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.36856, -75.93541
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.1 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic82,327 (2024)
Projected traffic67,138 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$595,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 12(LR 784) over Private Rds(car-Tech.) built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is SR 12(LR 784) over Private Rds(car-Tech.) 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 SR 12(LR 784) over Private Rds(car-Tech.) carry?

About 82,327 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 12(LR 784) over Private Rds(car-Tech.)?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns SR 12(LR 784) over Private Rds(car-Tech.)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.