Freeman Street over Furnace Creek
PoorPosted for loadBerks County, Pennsylvania · West of Furnace Street · Structure no. 000000000005499
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 456
- 1985 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Freeman Street over Furnace Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Freeman Street over Furnace Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 2 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 456 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 638 by 2005. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Freeman Street over Furnace Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.
What condition is Freeman Street over Furnace 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Freeman Street over Furnace Creek carry?
About 456 vehicles per day (1985 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Freeman Street over Furnace Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Freeman Street over Furnace Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.