US Bridges

Upland Avenue over Norfolk Southern RR

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Near Alvernia College · Structure no. 000000000005485

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
114 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,500
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Upland Avenue over Norfolk Southern RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Upland Avenue over Norfolk Southern RR in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2020. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUpland Avenue
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
LocationNear Alvernia College
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.31497, -75.93344
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2010)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2020
Trucks10%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Upland Avenue over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Upland Avenue over Norfolk Southern 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Upland Avenue over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Upland Avenue over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Upland Avenue over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.