T-547 Railroad Rd. over Irish Creek
PoorBerks County, Pennsylvania · Dauberville Bridge · Structure no. 000000000005346
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old, rebuilt 1976
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 66 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,249
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-547 Railroad Rd. over Irish Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-547 Railroad Rd. over Irish Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 74 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 1,249 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,250 by 2025. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T-547 Railroad Rd. over Irish Creek built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.
What condition is T-547 Railroad Rd. over Irish 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does T-547 Railroad Rd. over Irish Creek carry?
About 1,249 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is T-547 Railroad Rd. over Irish Creek?
The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns T-547 Railroad Rd. over Irish Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.