US Bridges

SR 3023(LR 06038) over Cacoosing Creek

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · State Hill Road · Structure no. 000000000005169

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
79 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,749
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3023(LR 06038) over Cacoosing Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 3023(LR 06038) over Cacoosing Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 7,749 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,695 by 2032. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3023(LR 06038)
CrossesCacoosing Creek
LocationState Hill Road
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.34797, -76.00688
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,749 (2024)
Projected traffic10,695 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$448,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3023(LR 06038) over Cacoosing Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3023(LR 06038) over Cacoosing 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 3023(LR 06038) over Cacoosing Creek carry?

About 7,749 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 3023(LR 06038) over Cacoosing Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3023(LR 06038) over Cacoosing Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.