Davis Br RD over Plum Creek
FairBerks County, Pennsylvania · Davis Bridge · Structure no. 000000000005427
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 49 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 133
- 1985 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Davis Br RD over Plum Creek is a concrete slab carrying Davis Br RD over Plum Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 133 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2030. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 29 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Davis Br RD over Plum Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is Davis Br RD over Plum 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Davis Br RD over Plum Creek carry?
About 133 vehicles per day (1985 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Davis Br RD over Plum Creek?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Davis Br RD over Plum Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.