Myer Drive over Crosskill Creek
PoorBerks County, Pennsylvania · N of I-78 S of Meckville · Structure no. 000000000005335
- Built
- 1921
- 104 years old, rebuilt 1950
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2010 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Myer Drive over Crosskill Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Myer Drive over Crosskill Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 104 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.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300 by 2030. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 26 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Myer Drive over Crosskill Creek built?
It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.
What condition is Myer Drive over 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 November 2022.
How much traffic does Myer Drive over Crosskill Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2010 count).
How long is Myer Drive over Crosskill Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Myer Drive over Crosskill Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.