US Bridges

Washing. ST(06233) over Norfolk/Southern RR

Poor

Berks County, Pennsylvania · 7th & Washington St. · Structure no. 000000000005040

Built
1882
143 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,104
2024 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

Washing. ST(06233) over Norfolk/Southern RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Washing. ST(06233) over Norfolk/Southern RR in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1882 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 143 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 13,104 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,296 by 2032. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWashing. ST(06233)
CrossesNorfolk/Southern RR
Location7th & Washington St.
RouteU.S. Route 422B
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.3369, -75.924
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,104 (2024)
Projected traffic13,296 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$252,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Washing. ST(06233) over Norfolk/Southern RR built?

It was built in 1882, making it 143 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is Washing. ST(06233) over Norfolk/Southern RR 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Washing. ST(06233) over Norfolk/Southern RR carry?

About 13,104 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Washing. ST(06233) over Norfolk/Southern RR?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Washing. ST(06233) over Norfolk/Southern RR?

It is owned by the Railroad.