Palm RD over Spring Creek
FairBerks County, Pennsylvania · N. of Penn Ave 2907B05 · Structure no. 000000000005391
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 48 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 101
- 1985 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Palm RD over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Palm RD over Spring Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 5 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 101 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2030. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Palm RD over Spring Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Palm RD over Spring 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 December 2022.
How much traffic does Palm RD over Spring Creek carry?
About 101 vehicles per day (1985 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Palm RD over Spring Creek?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Palm RD over Spring Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.