Lesher Road over Little Northkill Creek
FairBerks County, Pennsylvania · Leshers Farm Bridge · Structure no. 000000000005477
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 1987 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lesher Road over Little Northkill Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lesher Road over Little Northkill Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2007. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 34 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Lesher Road over Little Northkill Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lesher Road over Little Northkill Creek 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Lesher Road over Little Northkill Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (1987 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Lesher Road over Little Northkill Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Lesher Road over Little Northkill Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.