US Bridges

Little Mtn. Road over Trib. to Crosskill Creek

PoorPosted for load

Berks County, Pennsylvania · W.Of Frystown · Structure no. 000000000005332

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2010 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Little Mtn. Road over Trib. to Crosskill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Little Mtn. Road over Trib. to Crosskill Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 400 by 2030. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLittle Mtn. Road
CrossesTrib. to Crosskill Creek
LocationW.Of Frystown
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.45249, -76.34876
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2010)
Projected traffic400 by 2030
Trucks0%
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$109,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Little Mtn. Road over Trib. to Crosskill Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Little Mtn. Road over Trib. to Crosskill 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Little Mtn. Road over Trib. to Crosskill Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Little Mtn. Road over Trib. to Crosskill Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Little Mtn. Road over Trib. to Crosskill Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.