Seton Road over Allegheny Creek
PoorPosted for loadBerks County, Pennsylvania · 200 Ft. E. of Route 10 · Structure no. 000000000005448
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 59 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2010 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Seton Road over Allegheny Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Seton Road over Allegheny 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 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2030. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 42 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Seton Road over Allegheny Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Seton 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Seton Road over Allegheny Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Seton Road over Allegheny Creek?
The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Seton Road over Allegheny Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.