US Bridges

SR 3019 (lr 06070) over Norfolk Southern RR

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Park Road · Structure no. 000000000005159

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
180 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,606
2024 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

SR 3019 (lr 06070) over Norfolk Southern RR is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR 3019 (lr 06070) over Norfolk Southern RR in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 2004, 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 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 12,606 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,293 by 2032. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3019 (lr 06070)
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
LocationPark Road
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.3388, -75.9569
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,606 (2024)
Projected traffic20,293 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3019 (lr 06070) over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is SR 3019 (lr 06070) over Norfolk Southern RR 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does SR 3019 (lr 06070) over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 12,606 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 3019 (lr 06070) over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3019 (lr 06070) over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the Railroad and maintained by the State Highway Agency.