US Bridges

SR 3022--CHURCH ST over Wyomissing Creek

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Mohnton Boro(church St) · Structure no. 000000000005164

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,556
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3022--CHURCH ST over Wyomissing Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3022--CHURCH ST over Wyomissing Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 1,556 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,981 by 2032. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 3022--CHURCH ST
CrossesWyomissing Creek
LocationMohnton Boro(church St)
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.28384, -75.98193
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,556 (2024)
Projected traffic1,981 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$79,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3022--CHURCH ST over Wyomissing Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3022--CHURCH ST 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 3022--CHURCH ST over Wyomissing Creek carry?

About 1,556 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 3022--CHURCH ST over Wyomissing Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3022--CHURCH ST over Wyomissing Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.