US Bridges

Pa 12 (lr 784) over SR 2011/11th ST./LR06143

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · 11th Street · Structure no. 000000000005077

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
188 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,394
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 12 (lr 784) over SR 2011/11th ST./LR06143 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 12 (lr 784) over SR 2011/11th ST./LR06143 in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 6 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 21,394 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,679 by 2032. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 12 (lr 784)
CrossesSR 2011/11th ST./LR06143
Location11th Street
RouteState Highway 12
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.37098, -75.91609
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,394 (2024)
Projected traffic26,679 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$311,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 12 (lr 784) over SR 2011/11th ST./LR06143 built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 12 (lr 784) over SR 2011/11th ST./LR06143 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 12 (lr 784) over SR 2011/11th ST./LR06143 carry?

About 21,394 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pa 12 (lr 784) over SR 2011/11th ST./LR06143?

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 12 (lr 784) over SR 2011/11th ST./LR06143?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.