Irish Creek Road over Irish Creek
GoodBerks County, Pennsylvania · 0.7 Mi. W. of Centerport · Structure no. 000000000005348
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 583
- 2009 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Irish Creek Road over Irish Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Irish Creek Road over Irish Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 65 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 583 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2029. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Irish Creek Road over Irish Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is Irish Creek 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 December 2022.
How much traffic does Irish Creek Road over Irish Creek carry?
About 583 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Irish Creek Road over Irish Creek?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Irish Creek Road over Irish Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.