US Bridges

SR 2016(LR 06114) over Norfolk Southern RR

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Bellevue Ave · Structure no. 000000000005053

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,687
2024 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

SR 2016(LR 06114) over Norfolk Southern RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2016(LR 06114) over Norfolk Southern RR in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 9,687 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,509 by 2032. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2016(LR 06114)
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
LocationBellevue Ave
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.3856, -75.9318
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.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
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 rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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 and pedestrian
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$2.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2016(LR 06114) over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2016(LR 06114) 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 2022.

How much traffic does SR 2016(LR 06114) over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

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

How long is SR 2016(LR 06114) over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2016(LR 06114) over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the Railroad.