Schuylkill Road over Indian Corn Creek
PoorBerks County, Pennsylvania · Schuylkill Road · Structure no. 000000000005447
- Built
- 1917
- 108 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2022
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 43 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 1990 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Schuylkill Road over Indian Corn Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Schuylkill Road over Indian Corn Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1917, so it is 108 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.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2010. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 25 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 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Schuylkill Road over Indian Corn Creek built?
It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025.
What condition is Schuylkill Road over Indian Corn 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 September 2022.
How much traffic does Schuylkill Road over Indian Corn Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Schuylkill Road over Indian Corn Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Schuylkill Road over Indian Corn Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.