US Bridges

Fisher Mill Strm R over Plum Creek

Good

Berks County, Pennsylvania · West of Plum Creek Road · Structure no. 000000000005426

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
184
1985 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fisher Mill Strm R over Plum Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Fisher Mill Strm R over Plum Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 184 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 258 by 2005. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFisher Mill Strm R
CrossesPlum Creek
LocationWest of Plum Creek Road
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.40951, -76.03247
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic184 (1985)
Projected traffic258 by 2005
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fisher Mill Strm R over Plum Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fisher Mill Strm R over Plum Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Fisher Mill Strm R over Plum Creek carry?

About 184 vehicles per day (1985 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Fisher Mill Strm R over Plum Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Fisher Mill Strm R over Plum Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.