US Bridges

SR 3039(LR 06050) over Trib.To Tulpehocken Ck.

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · @ Bunkerhill Rd. · Structure no. 000000000005185

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
209
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3039(LR 06050) over Trib.To Tulpehocken Ck. is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 3039(LR 06050) over Trib.To Tulpehocken Ck. in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 209 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 306 by 2032. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3039(LR 06050)
CrossesTrib.To Tulpehocken Ck.
Location@ Bunkerhill Rd.
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.36695, -76.18
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionDecember 2022
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2024)
Projected traffic306 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$45,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3039(LR 06050) over Trib.To Tulpehocken Ck. built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3039(LR 06050) over Trib.To Tulpehocken Ck. 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 3039(LR 06050) over Trib.To Tulpehocken Ck. carry?

About 209 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 3039(LR 06050) over Trib.To Tulpehocken Ck.?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3039(LR 06050) over Trib.To Tulpehocken Ck.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.