Hickory Rd. over Tulpehocken Creek
FairPosted for loadBerks County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi. W. of Stouchburg · Structure no. 000000000005395
- Built
- 1913
- 112 years old, rebuilt 1978
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 209 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 375
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hickory Rd. over Tulpehocken Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Hickory Rd. over Tulpehocken Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1913 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 112 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 375 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2035. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 21 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hickory Rd. over Tulpehocken Creek built?
It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.
What condition is Hickory Rd. over Tulpehocken 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Hickory Rd. over Tulpehocken Creek carry?
About 375 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.
How long is Hickory Rd. over Tulpehocken Creek?
The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Hickory Rd. over Tulpehocken Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.