Winding Road over Ironstone Creek
PoorBerks County, Pennsylvania · 0.3 Mi. So.Of SR 2042 · Structure no. 000000000005351
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 190
- 2009 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Winding Road over Ironstone Creek is a concrete slab carrying Winding Road over Ironstone Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2019. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 29 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 | 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Winding Road over Ironstone Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Winding 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 Winding Road over Ironstone Creek carry?
About 190 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Winding Road over Ironstone Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Winding Road over Ironstone Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.