Front Street over Norfolk Southern RR
FairBerks County, Pennsylvania · NB Pa 183 in Reading · Structure no. 000000000005486
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 54 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,000
- 2010 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Front Street over Norfolk Southern RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Front Street over Norfolk Southern RR in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2020. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Front Street over Norfolk Southern RR built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Front Street 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 Front Street over Norfolk Southern RR carry?
About 5,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Front Street over Norfolk Southern RR?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Front Street over Norfolk Southern RR?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.