US Bridges

Pa 12 (lr 784) over 13 TH Street

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Pricetown Road over 13th · Structure no. 000000000005079

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,394
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 12 (lr 784) over 13 TH Street is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 12 (lr 784) over 13 TH Street in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 105 ft (32 m) long and 112 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPa 12 (lr 784)
Crosses13 TH Street
LocationPricetown Road over 13th
RouteState Highway 12
Coordinates40.37014, -75.91123
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating105.1 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width112 ft (34.1 m)
Roadway width108 ft (32.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,394 (2024)
Projected traffic26,679 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 12 (lr 784) over 13 TH Street built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 12 (lr 784) over 13 TH Street 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 12 (lr 784) over 13 TH Street carry?

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

How long is Pa 12 (lr 784) over 13 TH Street?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 12 (lr 784) over 13 TH Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.