Bowers Road over Maiden Creek
PoorClosed to trafficBerks County, Pennsylvania · NE of Berkley · Structure no. 000000000005423
- Built
- 1883
- 142 years old, rebuilt 1942
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
- Length
- 202 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 868
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bowers Road over Maiden Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron truss - thru carrying Bowers Road over Maiden Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1883 and reconstructed in 1942, so it is 142 years old, older 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 1 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 868 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,000 by 2016. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 18 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 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bowers Road over Maiden Creek built?
It was built in 1883, making it 142 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1942.
What condition is Bowers Road over Maiden Creek 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Bowers Road over Maiden Creek carry?
About 868 vehicles per day (2011 count).
How long is Bowers Road over Maiden Creek?
The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Bowers Road over Maiden Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.