8th Avenue over Laurel Run Creek
PoorBerks County, Pennsylvania · 8th Ave and Columbia Ave. · Structure no. 000000000005505
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 44 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2012 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
8th Avenue over Laurel Run Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 8th Avenue over Laurel Run Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 250 by 2022. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 | 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 8th Avenue over Laurel Run Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is 8th Avenue over Laurel Run 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does 8th Avenue over Laurel Run Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2012 count).
How long is 8th Avenue over Laurel Run Creek?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns 8th Avenue over Laurel Run Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.