US Bridges

SR 3006(LR 06048) over Tulpehocken Creek

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · .3 Mi.W.Of Obold · Structure no. 000000000005141

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
338 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,390
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3006(LR 06048) over Tulpehocken Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3006(LR 06048) over Tulpehocken Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 2,390 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,319 by 2032. The structure is 338 ft (103 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3006(LR 06048)
CrossesTulpehocken Creek
Location.3 Mi.W.Of Obold
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.40586, -76.08044
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length338 ft (103 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,390 (2024)
Projected traffic2,319 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3006(LR 06048) over Tulpehocken Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3006(LR 06048) over Tulpehocken Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3006(LR 06048) over Tulpehocken Creek carry?

About 2,390 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 3006(LR 06048) over Tulpehocken Creek?

The structure is 338 ft (103 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3006(LR 06048) over Tulpehocken Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.