Lincoln Drive over Little Cacoosing Creek
PoorBerks County, Pennsylvania · .5 Mi. E. of Wernersville · Structure no. 000000000005453
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old, rebuilt 1966
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,682
- 1997 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lincoln Drive over Little Cacoosing Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lincoln Drive over Little Cacoosing Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 83 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 3,682 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,212 by 2030. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 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 Lincoln Drive over Little Cacoosing Creek built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.
What condition is Lincoln Drive over Little Cacoosing 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Lincoln Drive over Little Cacoosing Creek carry?
About 3,682 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Lincoln Drive over Little Cacoosing Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Lincoln Drive over Little Cacoosing Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.