Water Street over Laurel Run
GoodBerks County, Pennsylvania · South Temple · Structure no. 000000000005507
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 2015
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,067
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Water Street over Laurel Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Water Street over Laurel Run in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 66 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 2,067 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,087 by 2029. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Water Street over Laurel Run built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.
What condition is Water Street over Laurel Run 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Water Street over Laurel Run carry?
About 2,067 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Water Street over Laurel Run?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Water Street over Laurel Run?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.