US Bridges

SR 3008(LR 06149) over Plum Creek

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Plum Creek Bridge · Structure no. 000000000005145

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,601
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3008(LR 06149) over Plum Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 3008(LR 06149) over Plum Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 2,601 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,691 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3008(LR 06149)
CrossesPlum Creek
LocationPlum Creek Bridge
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.37436, -76.00782
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$485,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3008(LR 06149) over Plum 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 September 2024.

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

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

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

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.