US Bridges

SR 2011(LR 157 Sp) over Tr.Laurel Ck

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Kutztown Road · Structure no. 000000000005046

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,745
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2011(LR 157 Sp) over Tr.Laurel Ck is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 2011(LR 157 Sp) over Tr.Laurel Ck in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 9,745 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,537 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2011(LR 157 Sp)
CrossesTr.Laurel Ck
LocationKutztown Road
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.4067, -75.92011
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,745 (2023)
Projected traffic14,537 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$244,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2011(LR 157 Sp) over Tr.Laurel Ck built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2011(LR 157 Sp) over Tr.Laurel Ck 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does SR 2011(LR 157 Sp) over Tr.Laurel Ck carry?

About 9,745 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 2011(LR 157 Sp) over Tr.Laurel Ck?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2011(LR 157 Sp) over Tr.Laurel Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.