US Bridges

SR 2042 (lr 06104) over Ironstone Creek

FairPosted for load

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Greshville Road · Structure no. 000000000005108

Built
1912
113 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,457
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2042 (lr 06104) over Ironstone Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR 2042 (lr 06104) over Ironstone Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1912, so it is 113 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,457 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,815 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2042 (lr 06104)
CrossesIronstone Creek
LocationGreshville Road
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.30785, -75.65816
Functional classRural Minor 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
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,457 (2024)
Projected traffic1,815 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$421,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2042 (lr 06104) over Ironstone Creek built?

It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2042 (lr 06104) 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2042 (lr 06104) over Ironstone Creek carry?

About 1,457 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 2042 (lr 06104) over Ironstone Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2042 (lr 06104) over Ironstone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.