US Bridges

SR 662(LR 06124) over Willow Creek

Poor

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Franklin Bridge · Structure no. 000000000004914

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,329
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 662(LR 06124) over Willow Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 662(LR 06124) over Willow Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 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 5,329 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,422 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 662(LR 06124)
CrossesWillow Creek
LocationFranklin Bridge
RouteState Highway 662
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.46387, -75.82116
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,329 (2024)
Projected traffic7,422 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$38,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 662(LR 06124) over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 662(LR 06124) over Willow 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 662(LR 06124) over Willow Creek carry?

About 5,329 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 662(LR 06124) over Willow Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR 662(LR 06124) over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.