Gaul Road over Little Cacoosing Creek
GoodBerks County, Pennsylvania · North of SR.422 · Structure no. 000000000005384
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old, rebuilt 2023
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 207
- 1985 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gaul Road over Little Cacoosing Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Gaul Road over Little Cacoosing Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 54 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 207 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 476 by 2030. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 40 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gaul Road over Little Cacoosing Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.
What condition is Gaul Road over Little Cacoosing 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Gaul Road over Little Cacoosing Creek carry?
About 207 vehicles per day (1985 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Gaul Road over Little Cacoosing Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Gaul Road over Little Cacoosing Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.