US Bridges

LR518 (PA625) over Angelica Creek

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · New Holland Road · Structure no. 000000000004899

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

About this bridge

LR518 (PA625) over Angelica Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying LR518 (PA625) 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 5 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 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesLR518 (PA625)
CrossesAngelica Creek
LocationNew Holland Road
RouteState Highway 625
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.28663, -75.94841
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 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$43,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LR518 (PA625) over Angelica Creek built?

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

What condition is LR518 (PA625) 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does LR518 (PA625) over Angelica Creek carry?

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

How long is LR518 (PA625) over Angelica Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns LR518 (PA625) over Angelica Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.