US Bridges

Bashore St. over Tributary of Crosskill

FairPosted for load

Berks County, Pennsylvania · N.Of I78 W.Of SR 501 · Structure no. 000000000005329

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
144
1985 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bashore St. over Tributary of Crosskill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bashore St. over Tributary of Crosskill in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 105 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 144 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2030. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBashore St.
CrossesTributary of Crosskill
LocationN.Of I78 W.Of SR 501
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.48519, -76.33056
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 inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic144 (1985)
Projected traffic600 by 2030
Trucks1%
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$132,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bashore St. over Tributary of Crosskill built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is Bashore St. over Tributary of Crosskill 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does Bashore St. over Tributary of Crosskill carry?

About 144 vehicles per day (1985 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bashore St. over Tributary of Crosskill?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Bashore St. over Tributary of Crosskill?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.