Penn Avenue over Maiden Creek
PoorClosed to trafficBerks County, Pennsylvania · Penn Avenue · Structure no. 000000000005496
- Built
- 1922
- 103 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 225 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2010 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Penn Avenue over Maiden Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Penn Avenue over Maiden Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 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 0 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2020. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 37 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 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Substructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| 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 Penn Avenue over Maiden Creek built?
It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.
What condition is Penn Avenue over Maiden 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 Penn Avenue over Maiden Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Penn Avenue over Maiden Creek?
The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Penn Avenue over Maiden Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.