US Bridges

SR 3009 (lr 660) over Wyomissing Creek

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Wyomissing Road · Structure no. 000000000005146

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,461
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3009 (lr 660) over Wyomissing Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3009 (lr 660) over Wyomissing Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 1,461 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,436 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3009 (lr 660)
CrossesWyomissing Creek
LocationWyomissing Road
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.27921, -75.99364
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJune 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,461 (2024)
Projected traffic6,436 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$28,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3009 (lr 660) over Wyomissing Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3009 (lr 660) over Wyomissing 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3009 (lr 660) over Wyomissing Creek carry?

About 1,461 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 3009 (lr 660) over Wyomissing Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3009 (lr 660) over Wyomissing Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.