US Bridges

Meckville Rd. over SR 78(LR141)

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Meckville Rd. over I-78 · Structure no. 000000000005226

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
191 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
238
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meckville Rd. over SR 78(LR141) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Meckville Rd. over SR 78(LR141) in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 238 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 312 by 2032. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMeckville Rd.
CrossesSR 78(LR141)
LocationMeckville Rd. over I-78
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.46116, -76.36042
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length191 ft (58.2 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic238 (2024)
Projected traffic312 by 2032
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Meckville Rd. over SR 78(LR141) built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meckville Rd. over SR 78(LR141) 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does Meckville Rd. over SR 78(LR141) carry?

About 238 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Meckville Rd. over SR 78(LR141)?

The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Meckville Rd. over SR 78(LR141)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.