US Bridges

Pa 724 (lr 06079) over Angelica Creek

Good

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Village of Grill · Structure no. 000000000004932

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,310
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 724 (lr 06079) over Angelica Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 724 (lr 06079) over Angelica Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 65 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,310 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,664 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPa 724 (lr 06079)
CrossesAngelica Creek
LocationVillage of Grill
RouteState Highway 724
Coordinates40.29833, -75.94475
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,310 (2024)
Projected traffic17,664 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 724 (lr 06079) over Angelica Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Pa 724 (lr 06079) over Angelica Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 724 (lr 06079) over Angelica Creek carry?

About 12,310 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pa 724 (lr 06079) over Angelica Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 724 (lr 06079) over Angelica Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.