Water Street over Furnace Creek
FairBerks County, Pennsylvania · North of Lake Road · Structure no. 000000000005407
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 849
- 1985 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Water Street over Furnace Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Water Street over Furnace 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 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 849 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,189 by 2005. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 42 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Water Street over Furnace Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Water Street over Furnace 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 Water Street over Furnace Creek carry?
About 849 vehicles per day (1985 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Water Street over Furnace Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Water Street over Furnace Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.