US Bridges

SR 2012 (lr 06208) over Norfolk/Southern RR

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Walnut ST EB One-Way · Structure no. 000000000005048

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1953
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,321
2024 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

SR 2012 (lr 06208) over Norfolk/Southern RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2012 (lr 06208) over Norfolk/Southern RR in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1953, so it is 99 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 6,321 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,120 by 2032. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2012 (lr 06208)
CrossesNorfolk/Southern RR
LocationWalnut ST EB One-Way
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.3383, -75.9242
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,321 (2024)
Projected traffic9,120 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 SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
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$201,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2012 (lr 06208) over Norfolk/Southern RR built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1953.

What condition is SR 2012 (lr 06208) over Norfolk/Southern RR 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR 2012 (lr 06208) over Norfolk/Southern RR carry?

About 6,321 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 2012 (lr 06208) over Norfolk/Southern RR?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2012 (lr 06208) over Norfolk/Southern RR?

It is owned by the Railroad and maintained by the State Highway Agency.