Paper Mill RD over Cacoosing Creek
GoodBerks County, Pennsylvania · Just West of SR 222 · Structure no. 000000000005390
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 2019
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,268
- 1985 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Paper Mill RD over Cacoosing Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Paper Mill RD over Cacoosing Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 57 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,268 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2030. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Paper Mill RD over Cacoosing Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.
What condition is Paper Mill RD over 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Paper Mill RD over Cacoosing Creek carry?
About 1,268 vehicles per day (1985 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Paper Mill RD over Cacoosing Creek?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Paper Mill RD over Cacoosing Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.