US Bridges

SR 645(LR 06004) over Trib.To Crosskill Creek

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Camp Swatara Road · Structure no. 000000000004906

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,673
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 645(LR 06004) over Trib.To Crosskill Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 645(LR 06004) over Trib.To Crosskill Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1958, 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 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 1,673 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,049 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 645(LR 06004)
CrossesTrib.To Crosskill Creek
LocationCamp Swatara Road
RouteState Highway 645
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.48799, -76.34749
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionApril 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 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 SR 645(LR 06004) over Trib.To Crosskill Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 645(LR 06004) over Trib.To 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 April 2023.

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

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

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

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.