US Bridges

Pa 645(LR 06004) over Trib.Crosskill Creek

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Camp Swatara Road · Structure no. 000000000004905

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,673
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 645(LR 06004) over Trib.Crosskill Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 645(LR 06004) over Trib.Crosskill Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 67 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 1,673 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,049 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 645(LR 06004)
CrossesTrib.Crosskill Creek
LocationCamp Swatara Road
RouteState Highway 645
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.47037, -76.34133
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,673 (2023)
Projected traffic2,049 by 2032
Trucks15%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 645(LR 06004) over Trib.Crosskill Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Pa 645(LR 06004) over Trib.Crosskill 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 645(LR 06004) over Trib.Crosskill Creek carry?

About 1,673 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Pa 645(LR 06004) over Trib.Crosskill Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 645(LR 06004) over Trib.Crosskill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.