US Bridges

Academy Road over Hassler Run

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · West of Pine Road · Structure no. 000000000005463

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2013 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Academy Road over Hassler Run is a concrete slab carrying Academy Road over Hassler Run in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 5 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2023. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAcademy Road
CrossesHassler Run
LocationWest of Pine Road
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.54595, -76.01592
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2013)
Projected traffic100 by 2023
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Academy Road over Hassler Run built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Academy Road over Hassler Run 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Academy Road over Hassler Run carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Academy Road over Hassler Run?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Academy Road over Hassler Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.