Meadow Avenue over Furnace Creek
GoodBerks County, Pennsylvania · West of Freeman Street · Structure no. 000000000005501
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 49 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 390
- 1985 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Meadow Avenue over Furnace Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Meadow Avenue over Furnace Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 58 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 390 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2005. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Meadow Avenue over Furnace Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.
What condition is Meadow Avenue over Furnace Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2022.
How much traffic does Meadow Avenue over Furnace Creek carry?
About 390 vehicles per day (1985 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Meadow Avenue over Furnace Creek?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns Meadow Avenue over Furnace Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.