Ironstone Drive over Ironstone Creek
PoorBerks County, Pennsylvania · Ironstone Drive · Structure no. 000000000005299
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 1989 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ironstone Drive over Ironstone Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Ironstone Drive over Ironstone 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2009. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ironstone Drive over Ironstone Creek built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ironstone Drive over Ironstone Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does Ironstone Drive over Ironstone Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Ironstone Drive over Ironstone Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Ironstone Drive over Ironstone Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.