US Bridges

Lorane RD over Antietam Creek

Good

Berks County, Pennsylvania · 2 Mi.S.E.Of Reiffton · Structure no. 000000000005359

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,838
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lorane RD over Antietam Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lorane RD over Antietam Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 1,838 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,920 by 2029. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLorane RD
CrossesAntietam Creek
Location2 Mi.S.E.Of Reiffton
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.29099, -75.84825
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,838 (2024)
Projected traffic1,920 by 2029
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lorane RD over Antietam Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lorane RD over Antietam 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Lorane RD over Antietam Creek carry?

About 1,838 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Lorane RD over Antietam Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Lorane RD over Antietam Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.