US Bridges

SR 2077(147 Sp) over Schuylkill River

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Douglassville Bridge · Structure no. 000000000005132

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
614 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,832
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2077(147 Sp) over Schuylkill River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2077(147 Sp) over Schuylkill River in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 74 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 4,832 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,111 by 2032. The structure is 614 ft (187.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2077(147 Sp)
CrossesSchuylkill River
LocationDouglassville Bridge
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.24919, -75.72561
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length614 ft (187.1 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,832 (2024)
Projected traffic6,111 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2077(147 Sp) over Schuylkill River built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is SR 2077(147 Sp) 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2077(147 Sp) over Schuylkill River carry?

About 4,832 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 2077(147 Sp) over Schuylkill River?

The structure is 614 ft (187.1 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2077(147 Sp) over Schuylkill River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.