US Bridges

Lesher Mill RD over Lesher Run

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · SE of Shartlesville · Structure no. 000000000005473

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
99
1985 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lesher Mill RD over Lesher Run is a concrete slab carrying Lesher Mill RD over Lesher 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 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 99 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2005. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLesher Mill RD
CrossesLesher Run
LocationSE of Shartlesville
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.50706, -76.06295
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 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 width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic99 (1985)
Projected traffic120 by 2005
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$59,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lesher Mill RD over Lesher Run built?

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

What condition is Lesher Mill RD over Lesher 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Lesher Mill RD over Lesher Run carry?

About 99 vehicles per day (1985 count).

How long is Lesher Mill RD over Lesher 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 Lesher Mill RD over Lesher Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.