US Bridges

SR 2031(LR 06087) over Allegheny Creek

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Middle Allegheny Bridge · Structure no. 000000000005088

Built
1888
137 years old, rebuilt 1954
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,625
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2031(LR 06087) over Allegheny Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2031(LR 06087) over Allegheny Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1888 and reconstructed in 1954, so it is 137 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 1,625 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,785 by 2032. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR 2031(LR 06087)
CrossesAllegheny Creek
LocationMiddle Allegheny Bridge
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.27268, -75.87904
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,625 (2024)
Projected traffic1,785 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2031(LR 06087) over Allegheny Creek built?

It was built in 1888, making it 137 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1954.

What condition is SR 2031(LR 06087) over Allegheny 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2031(LR 06087) over Allegheny Creek carry?

About 1,625 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 2031(LR 06087) over Allegheny Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2031(LR 06087) over Allegheny Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.