Park View Road over Antietam Creek
PoorPosted for loadBerks County, Pennsylvania · East of US 422 Bus. · Structure no. 000000000005502
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 56 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,017
- 1985 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Park View Road over Antietam Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Park View Road over Antietam Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 1,017 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,424 by 2005. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 30 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Park View Road over Antietam Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Park View Road over Antietam 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Park View Road over Antietam Creek carry?
About 1,017 vehicles per day (1985 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Park View Road over Antietam Creek?
The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Park View Road over Antietam Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.