Main Street over Pigeon Creek
FairBerks County, Pennsylvania · South of SR 4025 · Structure no. 000000000005503
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 54 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2009 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Main Street over Pigeon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Main Street over Pigeon Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2030. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 48 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 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Pigeon Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Main Street over Pigeon 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 November 2022.
How much traffic does Main Street over Pigeon Creek carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Main Street over Pigeon Creek?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Main Street over Pigeon Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.