US Bridges

SR 3037 (lr 06050) over Tulpehocken Creek

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Charming Forge · Structure no. 000000000005183

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
138 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
108
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3037 (lr 06050) over Tulpehocken Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3037 (lr 06050) over Tulpehocken Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 87 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 108 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 274 by 2032. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3037 (lr 06050)
CrossesTulpehocken Creek
LocationCharming Forge
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.38726, -76.17138
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic108 (2023)
Projected traffic274 by 2032
Trucks3%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$126,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3037 (lr 06050) over Tulpehocken Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is SR 3037 (lr 06050) over Tulpehocken 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 3037 (lr 06050) over Tulpehocken Creek carry?

About 108 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 3037 (lr 06050) over Tulpehocken Creek?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3037 (lr 06050) over Tulpehocken Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.