Grove Road over Irish Creek
GoodBerks County, Pennsylvania · NW of Dauberville · Structure no. 000000000005347
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 70 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 538
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Grove Road over Irish Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Grove Road over Irish Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 66 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 538 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2024. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Grove Road over Irish Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is Grove Road over Irish Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2022.
How much traffic does Grove Road over Irish Creek carry?
About 538 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Grove Road over Irish Creek?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Grove Road over Irish Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.