Hawk Mtn. Road over Trib to Pine Creek
PoorBerks County, Pennsylvania · 1.4 MI West of Pa 143 · Structure no. 000000000005315
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 270
- 1977 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hawk Mtn. Road over Trib to Pine Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hawk Mtn. Road over Trib to Pine Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2030. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hawk Mtn. Road over Trib to Pine Creek built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hawk Mtn. Road over Trib to Pine 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Hawk Mtn. Road over Trib to Pine Creek carry?
About 270 vehicles per day (1977 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Hawk Mtn. Road over Trib to Pine Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Hawk Mtn. Road over Trib to Pine Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.