Sweitzer RD over Cacoosing Creek
FairBerks County, Pennsylvania · Near Van Reed Road · Structure no. 000000000005389
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 488
- 1985 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sweitzer RD over Cacoosing Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sweitzer RD over Cacoosing Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 6 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 488 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2030. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sweitzer RD over Cacoosing Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sweitzer RD over Cacoosing 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Sweitzer RD over Cacoosing Creek carry?
About 488 vehicles per day (1985 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Sweitzer RD over Cacoosing Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Sweitzer RD over Cacoosing Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.