US Bridges

Meckville RD over Tributary of Crosskill

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · W.Of SR 645 N.Of SR 4002 · Structure no. 000000000005331

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
224
1985 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meckville RD over Tributary of Crosskill is a steel culvert carrying Meckville RD over Tributary of Crosskill in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 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 224 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2030. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMeckville RD
CrossesTributary of Crosskill
LocationW.Of SR 645 N.Of SR 4002
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.45533, -76.34754
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic224 (1985)
Projected traffic1,000 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Meckville RD over Tributary of Crosskill built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meckville RD 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 2023.

How much traffic does Meckville RD over Tributary of Crosskill carry?

About 224 vehicles per day (1985 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Meckville RD over Tributary of Crosskill?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Meckville RD over Tributary of Crosskill?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.