Lonesome Valley RD over Northkill Creek
FairBerks County, Pennsylvania · 4 MI SE of US 22 & Pa 183 · Structure no. 000000000005377
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 70
- 1974 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lonesome Valley RD over Northkill Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lonesome Valley RD over Northkill Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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.
It carries about 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 98 by 2004. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 32 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Lonesome Valley RD over Northkill Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lonesome Valley RD over Northkill 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 2023.
How much traffic does Lonesome Valley RD over Northkill Creek carry?
About 70 vehicles per day (1974 count).
How long is Lonesome Valley RD over Northkill Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Lonesome Valley RD over Northkill Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.