T-507 Grandview RD over Tulpehocken Creek
PoorClosed to trafficBerks County, Pennsylvania · 2 Mi.S.W.Of Bernville · Structure no. 000000000005375
- Built
- 1889
- 136 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 76 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-507 Grandview RD over Tulpehocken Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying T-507 Grandview RD over Tulpehocken Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1889 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 136 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 3 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 11 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13 by 2034. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 T-507 Grandview RD over Tulpehocken Creek built?
It was built in 1889, making it 136 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is T-507 Grandview RD over Tulpehocken 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does T-507 Grandview RD over Tulpehocken Creek carry?
About 11 vehicles per day (2014 count).
How long is T-507 Grandview RD over Tulpehocken Creek?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns T-507 Grandview RD over Tulpehocken Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.