US Bridges

Second Street over Berks Co. Colebro. Spur

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · E Second St. Bridge · Structure no. 000000000005489

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
1990 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Second Street over Berks Co. Colebro. Spur is a concrete continuous frame carrying Second Street over Berks Co. Colebro. Spur in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2010. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSecond Street
CrossesBerks Co. Colebro. Spur
LocationE Second St. Bridge
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.33018, -75.63888
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (1990)
Projected traffic280 by 2010
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Second Street over Berks Co. Colebro. Spur built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Second Street over Berks Co. Colebro. Spur 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Second Street over Berks Co. Colebro. Spur carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Second Street over Berks Co. Colebro. Spur?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Second Street over Berks Co. Colebro. Spur?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.