Valley Road over Spring Creek
PoorPosted for loadBerks County, Pennsylvania · North of Monocacy Hill RD · Structure no. 000000000005318
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 71 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2009 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Valley Road over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Valley Road over Spring Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2030. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 41 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Valley Road over Spring Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Valley Road over Spring 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 Valley Road over Spring Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Valley Road over Spring Creek?
The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Valley Road over Spring Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.