US Bridges

SR 3029(LR 06148) over Norfolk Southern RR

Good

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Furnace Road · Structure no. 000000000005175

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,197
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3029(LR 06148) over Norfolk Southern RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 3029(LR 06148) over Norfolk Southern RR in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,197 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,477 by 2032. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 3029(LR 06148)
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
LocationFurnace Road
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.32928, -76.09015
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,197 (2024)
Projected traffic1,477 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3029(LR 06148) over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3029(LR 06148) over Norfolk Southern RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2022.

How much traffic does SR 3029(LR 06148) over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 1,197 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 3029(LR 06148) over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3029(LR 06148) over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.