Willow Creek Road over Willow Creek
FairBerks County, Pennsylvania · Berkley · Structure no. 000000000005420
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 2013
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2010 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Willow Creek Road over Willow Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Willow Creek Road over Willow Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 95 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2030. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Willow Creek Road over Willow Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.
What condition is Willow Creek Road over Willow 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 2023.
How much traffic does Willow Creek Road over Willow Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Willow Creek Road over Willow Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Willow Creek Road over Willow Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.