US Bridges

SR 2001 (LR06089) over I-176(LR1011)

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Chestnuthill Road · Structure no. 000000000005032

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
133 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2001 (LR06089) over I-176(LR1011) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 2001 (LR06089) over I-176(LR1011) in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 63 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 898 by 2032. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2001 (LR06089)
CrossesI-176(LR1011)
LocationChestnuthill Road
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.20124, -75.91909
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2024)
Projected traffic898 by 2032
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$160,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2001 (LR06089) over I-176(LR1011) built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is SR 2001 (LR06089) over I-176(LR1011) 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 2001 (LR06089) over I-176(LR1011) carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 2001 (LR06089) over I-176(LR1011)?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2001 (LR06089) over I-176(LR1011)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.