Old Phily Pike over Leaf Creek
FairPosted for loadBerks County, Pennsylvania · Leaf Creek Bridge · Structure no. 000000000005316
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,393
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Phily Pike over Leaf Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old Phily Pike over Leaf Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,393 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,161 by 2024. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Phily Pike over Leaf Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Phily Pike over Leaf 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Old Phily Pike over Leaf Creek carry?
About 1,393 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Old Phily Pike over Leaf Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Old Phily Pike over Leaf Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.