US Bridges

Wyomissing Blvd over Wyomissing Creek

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Boro of Wyomissing · Structure no. 000000000005512

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,125
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyomissing Blvd over Wyomissing Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Wyomissing Blvd over Wyomissing Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 6 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 11,125 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,491 by 2021. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWyomissing Blvd
CrossesWyomissing Creek
LocationBoro of Wyomissing
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.32532, -75.96064
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating98.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,125 (2016)
Projected traffic11,491 by 2021
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$437,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wyomissing Blvd over Wyomissing Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyomissing Blvd 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 2023.

How much traffic does Wyomissing Blvd over Wyomissing Creek carry?

About 11,125 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Wyomissing Blvd over Wyomissing Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Wyomissing Blvd over Wyomissing Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.