Longsdale DR over Little Lehigh Creek
FairBerks County, Pennsylvania · Village of Longsdale · Structure no. 000000000005380
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2009 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Longsdale DR over Little Lehigh Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Longsdale DR over Little Lehigh Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2030. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Longsdale DR over Little Lehigh Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Longsdale DR over Little Lehigh 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Longsdale DR over Little Lehigh Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Longsdale DR over Little Lehigh Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Longsdale DR over Little Lehigh Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.