US Bridges

Court St. over Norflok Sothern RR

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Court St.Bridge · Structure no. 000000000005483

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,500
1989 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Court St. over Norflok Sothern RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Court St. over Norflok Sothern RR in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,500 by 2009. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCourt St.
CrossesNorflok Sothern RR
LocationCourt St.Bridge
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.33621, -75.92401
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (1989)
Projected traffic3,500 by 2009
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$91,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Court St. over Norflok Sothern RR built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Court St. over Norflok Sothern RR 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 Court St. over Norflok Sothern RR carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Court St. over Norflok Sothern RR?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Court St. over Norflok Sothern RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.