Covered Bridge RD over Maiden Creek
GoodPosted for loadBerks County, Pennsylvania · Dreibelbis Station Bridge · Structure no. 000000000005363
- Built
- 1869
- 156 years old, rebuilt 2020
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 175 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 206
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Covered Bridge RD over Maiden Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Covered Bridge RD over Maiden Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1869 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 156 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 206 vehicles a day, projected to reach 624 by 2043. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Covered Bridge RD over Maiden Creek built?
It was built in 1869, making it 156 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.
What condition is Covered Bridge RD over Maiden 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Covered Bridge RD over Maiden Creek carry?
About 206 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is Covered Bridge RD over Maiden Creek?
The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 170 ft (51.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Covered Bridge RD over Maiden Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.