Old Wyomissing Rd. over Wyomissing Creek
FairPosted for loadBerks County, Pennsylvania · Ruths Bridge · Structure no. 000000000005511
- Built
- 1910
- 115 years old, rebuilt 1963
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 65 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 51
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Wyomissing Rd. over Wyomissing Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Old Wyomissing Rd. over Wyomissing Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 115 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 51 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 58 by 2029. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 22 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Wyomissing Rd. over Wyomissing Creek built?
It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.
What condition is Old Wyomissing Rd. 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Old Wyomissing Rd. over Wyomissing Creek carry?
About 51 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Old Wyomissing Rd. over Wyomissing Creek?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Old Wyomissing Rd. over Wyomissing Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.