US Bridges

SR2087(LR 160) over Norfolk Southern RR

PoorPosted for load

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Centre Ave · Structure no. 000000000005137

Built
1918
107 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2022
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,351
2024 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

SR2087(LR 160) over Norfolk Southern RR is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying SR2087(LR 160) over Norfolk Southern RR in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1918, so it is 107 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,351 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,402 by 2032. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2087(LR 160)
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
LocationCentre Ave
RouteState Highway 61
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.3436, -75.9287
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,351 (2024)
Projected traffic3,402 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2087(LR 160) over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2087(LR 160) over Norfolk Southern RR 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does SR2087(LR 160) over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 2,351 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR2087(LR 160) over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns SR2087(LR 160) over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the Railroad.