US Bridges

SR 2040(LR 284) over Ironstone Creek

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Ironstone Br.Farmingtn Av · Structure no. 000000000005102

Built
1907
118 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,748
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2040(LR 284) over Ironstone Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR 2040(LR 284) over Ironstone Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1907, so it is 118 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 4,748 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,922 by 2032. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2040(LR 284)
CrossesIronstone Creek
LocationIronstone Br.Farmingtn Av
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.32027, -75.65236
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,748 (2024)
Projected traffic5,922 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$462,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2040(LR 284) over Ironstone Creek built?

It was built in 1907, making it 118 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2040(LR 284) over Ironstone 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 2040(LR 284) over Ironstone Creek carry?

About 4,748 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 2040(LR 284) over Ironstone Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2040(LR 284) over Ironstone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.