US Bridges

Little Rnd. Top RD over Maiden Creek

PoorPosted for load

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Greenawalt Bridge · Structure no. 000000000005312

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1956
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
104 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
249
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Little Rnd. Top RD over Maiden Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Little Rnd. Top RD over Maiden Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 93 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 249 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 755 by 2043. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLittle Rnd. Top RD
CrossesMaiden Creek
LocationGreenawalt Bridge
RouteCity Street 814
Coordinates40.60367, -75.87282
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic249 (2023)
Projected traffic755 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$199,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Little Rnd. Top RD over Maiden Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.

What condition is Little Rnd. Top RD over Maiden 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 2024.

How much traffic does Little Rnd. Top RD over Maiden Creek carry?

About 249 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Little Rnd. Top RD over Maiden Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Little Rnd. Top RD over Maiden Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.