US Bridges

Lesher Mill RD over Lesher Run

FairPosted for load

Berks County, Pennsylvania · SE of Shartlesville · Structure no. 000000000005474

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125
1985 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lesher Mill RD over Lesher Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lesher Mill RD over Lesher Run in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2030. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLesher Mill RD
CrossesLesher Run
LocationSE of Shartlesville
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.50076, -76.05391
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating40 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (1985)
Projected traffic600 by 2030
Trucks1%
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 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 1968, making it 57 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 2022.

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

About 125 vehicles per day (1985 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lesher Mill RD over Lesher Run?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Lesher Mill RD over Lesher Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.