US Bridges

SR 2029(LR 06054) over Antietam Creek

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Antietam Road · Structure no. 000000000005086

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,512
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2029(LR 06054) over Antietam Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 2029(LR 06054) over Antietam Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 2,512 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,694 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2029(LR 06054)
CrossesAntietam Creek
LocationAntietam Road
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.37673, -75.85391
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,512 (2024)
Projected traffic2,694 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$37,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2029(LR 06054) over Antietam Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2029(LR 06054) over Antietam Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 2029(LR 06054) over Antietam Creek carry?

About 2,512 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 2029(LR 06054) over Antietam Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2029(LR 06054) over Antietam Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.