West Poplar Street over Willow Creek
FairBerks County, Pennsylvania · West Poplar Street · Structure no. 000000000005490
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2009 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Poplar Street over Willow Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying West Poplar Street over Willow Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 5 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2019. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 38 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West Poplar Street over Willow Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is West Poplar Street over Willow 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does West Poplar Street over Willow Creek carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is West Poplar Street over Willow Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns West Poplar Street over Willow Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.