US Bridges

SR 2045(LR 06053) over Trib to Ironstone Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Gablesville(funk Rd.) · Structure no. 000000000005112

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,675
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2045(LR 06053) over Trib to Ironstone Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2045(LR 06053) over Trib to Ironstone Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 1,675 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,827 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 2045(LR 06053)
CrossesTrib to Ironstone Creek
LocationGablesville(funk Rd.)
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.33704, -75.6557
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,675 (2024)
Projected traffic1,827 by 2032
Trucks8%
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$176,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2045(LR 06053) over Trib to Ironstone Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2045(LR 06053) over Trib to Ironstone Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2045(LR 06053) over Trib to Ironstone Creek carry?

About 1,675 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 2045(LR 06053) over Trib to Ironstone Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2045(LR 06053) over Trib to Ironstone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.