Main Street over Wyomissing Creek
FairBerks County, Pennsylvania · SE Mohnton · Structure no. 000000000005497
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 2012 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Main Street over Wyomissing Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Main Street over Wyomissing Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2024. 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 | 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 Main Street over Wyomissing Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is Main Street over Wyomissing 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Main Street over Wyomissing Creek carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Main Street over Wyomissing Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Main Street over Wyomissing Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.