Park Ave over Toad Creek
GoodBerks County, Pennsylvania · North of Hancock · Structure no. 000000000005379
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 825
- 1985 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Park Ave over Toad Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Park Ave over Toad Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 825 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,155 by 2005. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Park Ave over Toad Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Park Ave over Toad Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does Park Ave over Toad Creek carry?
About 825 vehicles per day (1985 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Park Ave over Toad Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Park Ave over Toad Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.