Old Mill Road over Wyomissing Creek
FairBerks County, Pennsylvania · At Wyomissing Pool · Structure no. 000000000005509
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 61 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 2010 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Mill Road over Wyomissing Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old Mill Road over Wyomissing Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1959, 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 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2020. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 60 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 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Old Mill Road over Wyomissing Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Mill Road over Wyomissing 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Old Mill Road over Wyomissing Creek carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Old Mill Road over Wyomissing Creek?
The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns Old Mill Road over Wyomissing Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.