Gristmill Road over Ironstone Creek
PoorBerks County, Pennsylvania · Douglass Park/Rr Trestle · Structure no. 000000000005349
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 51 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2009 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gristmill Road over Ironstone Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gristmill Road over Ironstone Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 125 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, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2030. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Gristmill Road over Ironstone Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is Gristmill Road over Ironstone 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Gristmill Road over Ironstone Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Gristmill Road over Ironstone Creek?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Gristmill Road over Ironstone Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.