US Bridges

Co.Welfare Road over Plum Creek

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi.No.Of State Hill · Structure no. 000000000005324

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
666
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co.Welfare Road over Plum Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Co.Welfare Road over Plum Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 666 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 703 by 2029. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCo.Welfare Road
CrossesPlum Creek
Location1 Mi.No.Of State Hill
RouteCounty Highway 102
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.38061, -76.02282
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic666 (2024)
Projected traffic703 by 2029
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co.Welfare Road over Plum Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co.Welfare Road over Plum 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 Co.Welfare Road over Plum Creek carry?

About 666 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Co.Welfare Road over Plum Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Co.Welfare Road over Plum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.