Berkley Rd. over Willow Creek
PoorBerks County, Pennsylvania · 500 Ft West RTE 61 · Structure no. 000000000005425
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 424
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Berkley Rd. over Willow Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Berkley Rd. over Willow Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 2 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 424 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 436 by 2029. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 47 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Berkley Rd. over Willow Creek built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.
What condition is Berkley Rd. over Willow 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Berkley Rd. over Willow Creek carry?
About 424 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Berkley Rd. over Willow Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Berkley Rd. over Willow Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.