US Bridges

Mountain RD over Trib to Pine Creek

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · .2 MI North of T-910 · Structure no. 000000000005314

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110
1977 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mountain RD over Trib to Pine Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Mountain RD over Trib to Pine Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2030. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMountain RD
CrossesTrib to Pine Creek
Location.2 MI North of T-910
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.63841, -75.94054
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
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (1977)
Projected traffic500 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mountain RD over Trib to Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mountain RD over Trib to Pine 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Mountain RD over Trib to Pine Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (1977 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mountain RD over Trib to Pine Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Mountain RD over Trib to Pine Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.