Eagle Road 2687E1 over Moselem Creek
PoorPosted for loadBerks County, Pennsylvania · Moselem Springs Bridge · Structure no. 000000000005441
- Built
- 1905
- 120 years old, rebuilt 1975
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 513
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Eagle Road 2687E1 over Moselem Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Eagle Road 2687E1 over Moselem Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1905 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 120 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 4 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 513 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,555 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Eagle Road 2687E1 over Moselem Creek built?
It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.
What condition is Eagle Road 2687E1 over Moselem 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 Eagle Road 2687E1 over Moselem Creek carry?
About 513 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Eagle Road 2687E1 over Moselem Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Eagle Road 2687E1 over Moselem Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.