US Bridges

Pa 625 (lr 518) over Angelica Creek

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Nolde Forest State Park · Structure no. 000000000004898

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,378
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 625 (lr 518) over Angelica Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Pa 625 (lr 518) over Angelica Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 3,378 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,834 by 2032. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 625 (lr 518)
CrossesAngelica Creek
LocationNolde Forest State Park
RouteState Highway 625
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.28314, -75.94889
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,378 (2023)
Projected traffic5,834 by 2032
Trucks5%
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$91,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 625 (lr 518) over Angelica Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 625 (lr 518) over Angelica 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 625 (lr 518) over Angelica Creek carry?

About 3,378 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pa 625 (lr 518) over Angelica Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 625 (lr 518) over Angelica Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.