Furnace Street over Furnace Creek
PoorClosed to trafficBerks County, Pennsylvania · South End of Borough · Structure no. 000000000005500
- Built
- 1908
- 117 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 112
- 1985 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Furnace Street over Furnace Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Furnace Street over Furnace Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1908, so it is 117 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 3 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 112 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 258 by 2030. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 18 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 Furnace Street over Furnace Creek built?
It was built in 1908, making it 117 years old in 2025.
What condition is Furnace 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Furnace Street over Furnace Creek carry?
About 112 vehicles per day (1985 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Furnace Street over Furnace Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Furnace Street over Furnace Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.