Jefferson Street over Furnace Creek
FairBerks County, Pennsylvania · Near Village of Oley · Structure no. 000000000005410
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2012 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Jefferson Street over Furnace Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jefferson Street over Furnace Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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.
It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2022. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Jefferson Street over Furnace Creek built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.
What condition is Jefferson 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Jefferson Street over Furnace Creek carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Jefferson Street over Furnace Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Jefferson Street over Furnace Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.