Heidelberg over Spring Creek
PoorClosed to trafficBerks County, Pennsylvania · West of Brownsville · Structure no. 000000000005382
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 73
- 1985 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Heidelberg over Spring Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Heidelberg over Spring Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 73 vehicles a day, projected to reach 350 by 2030. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Heidelberg over Spring Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.
What condition is Heidelberg over Spring 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 Heidelberg over Spring Creek carry?
About 73 vehicles per day (1985 count).
How long is Heidelberg over Spring Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Heidelberg over Spring Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.