US Bridges

Long Road over Maiden Creek

FairPosted for load

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Zettlemoyers Bridge · Structure no. 000000000005369

Built
1904
121 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
154 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
63
2012 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Long Road over Maiden Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Long Road over Maiden Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1904 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 121 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 63 vehicles a day, projected to reach 71 by 2020. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLong Road
CrossesMaiden Creek
LocationZettlemoyers Bridge
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.58621, -75.89478
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating23 US tons
Inventory rating9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span152 ft (46.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63 (2012)
Projected traffic71 by 2020
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$96,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Long Road over Maiden Creek built?

It was built in 1904, making it 121 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Long Road over Maiden Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Long Road over Maiden Creek carry?

About 63 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Long Road over Maiden Creek?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 152 ft (46.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Long Road over Maiden Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.