1003/06216/T-960 over Lake Ontelaunee
PoorClosed to trafficBerks County, Pennsylvania · Lk.Ontelaunee W.Shore Dr. · Structure no. 000000000004944
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 403 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 399
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
1003/06216/T-960 over Lake Ontelaunee is a concrete arch - deck carrying 1003/06216/T-960 over Lake Ontelaunee in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 1 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 399 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 381 by 2032. The structure is 403 ft (122.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 1003/06216/T-960 over Lake Ontelaunee built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.
What condition is 1003/06216/T-960 over Lake Ontelaunee 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does 1003/06216/T-960 over Lake Ontelaunee carry?
About 399 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is 1003/06216/T-960 over Lake Ontelaunee?
The structure is 403 ft (122.8 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns 1003/06216/T-960 over Lake Ontelaunee?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.