US Bridges

SR 2057(LR 06204) over Leaf Creek

Poor

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Townshipline&tollgate Rds · Structure no. 000000000005122

Built
1914
111 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
519
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2057(LR 06204) over Leaf Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 2057(LR 06204) over Leaf Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1914, 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 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.

It carries about 519 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 858 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2057(LR 06204)
CrossesLeaf Creek
LocationTownshipline&tollgate Rds
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.26321, -75.716
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic519 (2024)
Projected traffic858 by 2032
Trucks4%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$70,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2057(LR 06204) over Leaf Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 2057(LR 06204) over Leaf 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2057(LR 06204) over Leaf Creek carry?

About 519 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 2057(LR 06204) over Leaf Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2057(LR 06204) over Leaf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.