US Bridges

Sportsman Road over Hospital Creek

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · .5 MI S of US 422 · Structure no. 000000000005455

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,090
2012 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sportsman Road over Hospital Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sportsman Road over Hospital Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,090 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2022. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSportsman Road
CrossesHospital Creek
Location.5 MI S of US 422
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.32995, -76.1097
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,090 (2012)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2022
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sportsman Road over Hospital Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sportsman Road over Hospital Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Sportsman Road over Hospital Creek carry?

About 1,090 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sportsman Road over Hospital Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Sportsman Road over Hospital Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.