US Bridges

Pa 562(LR 06110) over Spring Creek

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · 2 Mi.E.Of Jacksonwald · Structure no. 000000000004883

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,305
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 562(LR 06110) over Spring Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Pa 562(LR 06110) over Spring Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 99 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 4,305 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,488 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 562(LR 06110)
CrossesSpring Creek
Location2 Mi.E.Of Jacksonwald
RouteState Highway 562
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.32277, -75.81733
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 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 rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,305 (2024)
Projected traffic6,488 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$144,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 562(LR 06110) over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is Pa 562(LR 06110) over Spring 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 562(LR 06110) over Spring Creek carry?

About 4,305 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pa 562(LR 06110) over Spring Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 562(LR 06110) over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.