US Bridges

SR 568(LR 06084) over Allegheny Creek

Poor

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Green Hills Road · Structure no. 000000000004892

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,574
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 568(LR 06084) over Allegheny Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 568(LR 06084) over Allegheny Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 88 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,574 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,076 by 2032. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 568(LR 06084)
CrossesAllegheny Creek
LocationGreen Hills Road
RouteState Highway 568
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.26584, -75.89731
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating102 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,574 (2024)
Projected traffic3,076 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$224,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 568(LR 06084) over Allegheny Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is SR 568(LR 06084) over Allegheny Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 568(LR 06084) over Allegheny Creek carry?

About 1,574 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 568(LR 06084) over Allegheny Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 568(LR 06084) over Allegheny Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.