US Bridges

SR 3059(LR 06039) over Laurel Creek

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Leiszs Bridge Rd. · Structure no. 000000000005214

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,032
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3059(LR 06039) over Laurel Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 3059(LR 06039) over Laurel Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 3,032 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,665 by 2032. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3059(LR 06039)
CrossesLaurel Creek
LocationLeiszs Bridge Rd.
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.3807, -75.94565
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 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 width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,032 (2024)
Projected traffic2,665 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$203,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3059(LR 06039) over Laurel Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3059(LR 06039) over Laurel 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3059(LR 06039) over Laurel Creek carry?

About 3,032 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 3059(LR 06039) over Laurel Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3059(LR 06039) over Laurel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.