Wooltown RD over Spring Creek
PoorPosted for loadBerks County, Pennsylvania · West of Heidelberg Road · Structure no. 000000000005388
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 161
- 1985 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wooltown RD over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wooltown RD over Spring Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 4 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 161 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2030. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Wooltown RD over Spring Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wooltown RD 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Wooltown RD over Spring Creek carry?
About 161 vehicles per day (1985 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Wooltown RD over Spring Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Wooltown RD over Spring Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.