Poplar Neck Road over Schuylkill River
PoorBerks County, Pennsylvania · NW of Pa 724/I-176 Inter. · Structure no. 000000000005308
- Built
- 1917
- 108 years old, rebuilt 1952
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 550 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,086
- 1985 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Poplar Neck Road over Schuylkill River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Poplar Neck Road over Schuylkill River in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1917 and reconstructed in 1952, so it is 108 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 1,086 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,520 by 2005. The structure is 550 ft (167.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Poplar Neck Road over Schuylkill River built?
It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1952.
What condition is Poplar Neck Road over Schuylkill River 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Poplar Neck Road over Schuylkill River carry?
About 1,086 vehicles per day (1985 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Poplar Neck Road over Schuylkill River?
The structure is 550 ft (167.6 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Poplar Neck Road over Schuylkill River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.