US Bridges

SR 3008(LR 06149) over Tulpehocken Creek

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Rebers Bridge Road · Structure no. 000000000005144

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
206 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,601
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3008(LR 06149) over Tulpehocken Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3008(LR 06149) over Tulpehocken Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 2,601 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,691 by 2032. The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3008(LR 06149)
CrossesTulpehocken Creek
LocationRebers Bridge Road
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.37321, -76.00814
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length206 ft (62.8 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,601 (2024)
Projected traffic5,691 by 2032
Trucks3%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$183,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3008(LR 06149) over Tulpehocken Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3008(LR 06149) 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3008(LR 06149) over Tulpehocken Creek carry?

About 2,601 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 3008(LR 06149) over Tulpehocken Creek?

The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3008(LR 06149) over Tulpehocken Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.