US Bridges

Schuler Road over Trib.To Moselem Creek

Good

Berks County, Pennsylvania · 200 Ft. S.Of RT.222 · Structure no. 000000000005440

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2009 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schuler Road over Trib.To Moselem Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Schuler Road over Trib.To Moselem Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2019. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSchuler Road
CrossesTrib.To Moselem Creek
Location200 Ft. S.Of RT.222
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.49324, -75.81636
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2009)
Projected traffic230 by 2019
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Schuler Road over Trib.To Moselem Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Schuler Road over Trib.To Moselem 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Schuler Road over Trib.To Moselem Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Schuler Road over Trib.To Moselem Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Schuler Road over Trib.To Moselem Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.