Big Spring Road over Furnace Creek
PoorBerks County, Pennsylvania · East of Robesonia · Structure no. 000000000005372
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2010 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Big Spring Road over Furnace Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Big Spring Road over Furnace Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2030. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 36 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Big Spring Road over Furnace Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is Big Spring Road over Furnace 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Big Spring Road over Furnace Creek carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Big Spring Road over Furnace Creek?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Big Spring Road over Furnace Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.