Spring Road over Little Northkill Creek
PoorPosted for loadBerks County, Pennsylvania · 600 Ft E of SR 183 · Structure no. 000000000005476
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2022
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 29 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 1987 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Spring Road over Little Northkill Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Spring Road over Little Northkill Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2007. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Spring Road over Little Northkill Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is Spring Road over Little Northkill Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2022.
How much traffic does Spring Road over Little Northkill Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (1987 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Spring Road over Little Northkill Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Spring Road over Little Northkill Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.