US Bridges

SR 12 (lr 784 Wb) over T-413(SPRING Valley Rd)

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · North of Pricetown Road · Structure no. 000000000005083

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
187 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,621
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 12 (lr 784 Wb) over T-413(SPRING Valley Rd) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 12 (lr 784 Wb) over T-413(SPRING Valley Rd) 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 10,621 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,244 by 2032. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 12 (lr 784 Wb)
CrossesT-413(SPRING Valley Rd)
LocationNorth of Pricetown Road
RouteState Highway 12
Coordinates40.37631, -75.89936
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length187 ft (57 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,621 (2024)
Projected traffic13,244 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 SR 12 (lr 784 Wb) over T-413(SPRING Valley Rd) built?

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

What condition is SR 12 (lr 784 Wb) over T-413(SPRING Valley Rd) 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 12 (lr 784 Wb) over T-413(SPRING Valley Rd) carry?

About 10,621 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 12 (lr 784 Wb) over T-413(SPRING Valley Rd)?

The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns SR 12 (lr 784 Wb) over T-413(SPRING Valley Rd)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.