Pa 724 (lr 147) over Allegheny Creek
PoorBerks County, Pennsylvania · Main Street Gibraltar · Structure no. 000000000004927
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 73 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10,331
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pa 724 (lr 147) over Allegheny Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 724 (lr 147) over Allegheny Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 10,331 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,710 by 2032. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pa 724 (lr 147) over Allegheny Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pa 724 (lr 147) over Allegheny 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Pa 724 (lr 147) over Allegheny Creek carry?
About 10,331 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Pa 724 (lr 147) over Allegheny Creek?
The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Pa 724 (lr 147) over Allegheny Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.