Gunhart Road over Allegheny Creek
PoorPosted for loadBerks County, Pennsylvania · West of I-176 · Structure no. 000000000005443
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 45 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 1985 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gunhart Road over Allegheny Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gunhart Road over Allegheny Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2005. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gunhart Road over Allegheny Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.
What condition is Gunhart Road over Allegheny 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 Gunhart Road over Allegheny Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (1985 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Gunhart Road over Allegheny Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Gunhart Road over Allegheny Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.