US Bridges

T-668 Wernersvl.Rd over Cacoosing Creek

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · 1 M.Ne of Fritztown · Structure no. 000000000005457

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,253
1997 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-668 Wernersvl.Rd over Cacoosing Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T-668 Wernersvl.Rd over Cacoosing Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 2,253 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,722 by 2013. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesT-668 Wernersvl.Rd
CrossesCacoosing Creek
Location1 M.Ne of Fritztown
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.30731, -76.05499
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,253 (1997)
Projected traffic1,722 by 2013
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$618,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-668 Wernersvl.Rd over Cacoosing Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-668 Wernersvl.Rd over Cacoosing 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does T-668 Wernersvl.Rd over Cacoosing Creek carry?

About 2,253 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is T-668 Wernersvl.Rd over Cacoosing Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns T-668 Wernersvl.Rd over Cacoosing Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.