US Bridges

SR 2047(LR 663) over Schuylkill River

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Village of Monocacy · Structure no. 000000000005113

Built
1914
111 years old, rebuilt 1954
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
357 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,625
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2047(LR 663) over Schuylkill River is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR 2047(LR 663) over Schuylkill River in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1914 and reconstructed in 1954, so it is 111 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 3,625 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,986 by 2032. The structure is 357 ft (108.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2047(LR 663)
CrossesSchuylkill River
LocationVillage of Monocacy
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.25864, -75.76837
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length357 ft (108.8 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,625 (2024)
Projected traffic5,986 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$372,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2047(LR 663) over Schuylkill River built?

It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1954.

What condition is SR 2047(LR 663) over Schuylkill River 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2047(LR 663) over Schuylkill River carry?

About 3,625 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 2047(LR 663) over Schuylkill River?

The structure is 357 ft (108.8 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2047(LR 663) over Schuylkill River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.