US Bridges

SR 2016 (lr 06114) over Reading/Bm/Northern RR

PoorPosted for load

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Bellevue Ave. · Structure no. 000000000005052

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2022
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
131 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,687
2024 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

SR 2016 (lr 06114) over Reading/Bm/Northern RR is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying SR 2016 (lr 06114) over Reading/Bm/Northern RR in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 9,687 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,509 by 2032. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2016 (lr 06114)
CrossesReading/Bm/Northern RR
LocationBellevue Ave.
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.3849, -75.9341
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,687 (2024)
Projected traffic15,509 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$719,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2016 (lr 06114) over Reading/Bm/Northern RR built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2016 (lr 06114) over Reading/Bm/Northern 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does SR 2016 (lr 06114) over Reading/Bm/Northern RR carry?

About 9,687 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 2016 (lr 06114) over Reading/Bm/Northern RR?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2016 (lr 06114) over Reading/Bm/Northern RR?

It is owned by the Railroad.