US Bridges

Maple Grove Road over Allegheny Creek

Poor

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Kramer Road Intersection · Structure no. 000000000005339

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
375
2010 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maple Grove Road over Allegheny Creek is a concrete slab carrying Maple Grove Road over Allegheny Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 375 vehicles a day, projected to reach 400 by 2020. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMaple Grove Road
CrossesAllegheny Creek
LocationKramer Road Intersection
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.22889, -75.96337
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2010)
Projected traffic400 by 2020
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$52,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Maple Grove Road over Allegheny Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Maple Grove Road over Allegheny 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Maple Grove Road over Allegheny Creek carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Maple Grove Road over Allegheny Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Maple Grove Road over Allegheny Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.