US Bridges

SR 2043(LR 06107) over Monocacy Creek

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Old Tulpehocken Road · Structure no. 000000000005110

Built
1908
117 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
671
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2043(LR 06107) over Monocacy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2043(LR 06107) over Monocacy Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1908, so it is 117 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 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 671 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 966 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2043(LR 06107)
CrossesMonocacy Creek
LocationOld Tulpehocken Road
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.30918, -75.78497
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic671 (2024)
Projected traffic966 by 2032
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$191,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2043(LR 06107) over Monocacy Creek built?

It was built in 1908, making it 117 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2043(LR 06107) over Monocacy 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 2043(LR 06107) over Monocacy Creek carry?

About 671 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 2043(LR 06107) over Monocacy Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2043(LR 06107) over Monocacy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.