Bowers Road over Norfolk So. (line 0342)
PoorBerks County, Pennsylvania · NE of Berkley · Structure no. 000000000005422
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2010 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bowers Road over Norfolk So. (line 0342) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bowers Road over Norfolk So. (line 0342) in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 312 by 2030. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 28 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bowers Road over Norfolk So. (line 0342) built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bowers Road over Norfolk So. (line 0342) in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does Bowers Road over Norfolk So. (line 0342) carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Bowers Road over Norfolk So. (line 0342)?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Bowers Road over Norfolk So. (line 0342)?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.