US Bridges

SR 562(LR 06110) over Monocacy Creek

Good

Berks County, Pennsylvania · 3 Mi.E.Of Jacksonwald · Structure no. 000000000004884

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,305
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 562(LR 06110) over Monocacy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 562(LR 06110) over Monocacy Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 2020, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,305 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,488 by 2032. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 562(LR 06110)
CrossesMonocacy Creek
Location3 Mi.E.Of Jacksonwald
RouteState Highway 562
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.31628, -75.79731
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 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$79,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 562(LR 06110) over Monocacy Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is SR 562(LR 06110) over Monocacy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does SR 562(LR 06110) over Monocacy Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 562(LR 06110) over Monocacy Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR 562(LR 06110) over Monocacy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.