US Bridges

Prendergast RD over Mill Race

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · 400 Ft. West of SR 3055 · Structure no. 000000000005459

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2010 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prendergast RD over Mill Race is a concrete culvert carrying Prendergast RD over Mill Race in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2020. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPrendergast RD
CrossesMill Race
Location400 Ft. West of SR 3055
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.35982, -75.99555
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2010)
Projected traffic550 by 2020
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Prendergast RD over Mill Race built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Prendergast RD over Mill Race 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Prendergast RD over Mill Race carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Prendergast RD over Mill Race?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Prendergast RD over Mill Race?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.