Saddle Road over Trib. to Maiden Creek
PoorBerks County, Pennsylvania · 100 Ft. North of RT.78 · Structure no. 000000000005371
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2009 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Saddle Road over Trib. to Maiden Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Saddle Road over Trib. to Maiden Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 286 by 2030. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Saddle Road over Trib. to Maiden Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is Saddle Road over Trib. to Maiden 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 Saddle Road over Trib. to Maiden Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Saddle Road over Trib. to Maiden Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns Saddle Road over Trib. to Maiden Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.