Pine Street over Kaerchers Creek
PoorBerks County, Pennsylvania · East End of Borough · Structure no. 000000000005492
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 858
- 1985 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pine Street over Kaerchers Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pine Street over Kaerchers Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 858 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2030. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pine Street over Kaerchers Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pine Street over Kaerchers Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does Pine Street over Kaerchers Creek carry?
About 858 vehicles per day (1985 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Pine Street over Kaerchers Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Pine Street over Kaerchers Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.